Northern Senators Elect Yar’Adua As New Chairman

Forty Eight hours after resignation of Senator Abdul Ningi as Chairman of Northern Senators’ Forum ( NSF) , Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua has emerged as the new Chairman .

Yar’Adua ‘s emergence as new Chairman of the Northern Senators’ Forum, was sequel to unanimous endorsement to that effect by Senators across the three geo – political zones in the North .

The Northern Senators however appointed Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno ( APC Borno North) as Publicity Secretary of the forum, a position held by Senator Summaila Kawu ( NNPP Kano South) when Ningi was the Chairman.

Addressing the press after his emergence as the New Chairman of NSF, Senator Yar’ adua said the major objective of the Northern Forum is to promote the interest of Nigeria first followed by development of the North through collaboration with their counterparts from the South and cooperating with the executive arm of government to ensure that the challenges of the region are attended to.

” We Shall therefore work in consultation with our distinguished colleagues to preserve the unity and progress of our dear nation.

“In advancing these noble objectives, I am committed to streamline activities within the Northem Senators Forum.

“We shall operate with transparency, accountability, and integrity, upholding the trust placed on us by the electorate.

James Itodo, Edited By Grace Namiji