Mr. Ningi subsequently tendered his resignation as NSF chairman following his suspension by the Senate for alleging that the 2024 budget was inflated by N3 trillion
Abdulaziz Yar’adua, the senator representing Katsina Central Senatorial District, has been appointed as Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF).
The Forum also appointed Mohammed Monguno, the senator representing Borno North Senatorial District, as its publicity secretary.
The duo were appointed on Wednesday following the resignation of the suspended senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Abdul Ningi as chairman of the forum.
Mr Monguno, a lawyer, replaced the senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Summaila Kawu, as the forum’s spokesperson.
The reasons behind the replacement of Mr. Kawu with Mr. Monguno by the forum remain unclear, although it may be related to the Senate’s resolution on Tuesday. The Senate had warned Mr. Kawu against disseminating misinformation aimed at inciting the public against the upper house.
Both Mr. Yar’adua and Mr. Monguno are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mr. Yar’adua, the younger brother of the late President Umaru Yar’adua, expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their confidence in him during his acceptance speech. He pledged to prioritize the country’s interests and the development of the northern region.
The senator vowed to work closely with his colleagues to maintain the unity and progress of the nation.
Acknowledging the challenges facing the northern region, including security, agriculture, education, healthcare, drug abuse, and human trafficking, Mr. Yar’adua emphasized the Northern Forum’s commitment to addressing these issues. He stressed collaboration with colleagues from the south and cooperation with the executive branch to tackle regional challenges.
He assured transparency and accountability in his leadership, pledging civil legislative decisions adhering to the rule of law.
Mr. Yar’adua emphasized the importance of operating with transparency, accountability, and integrity, upholding the electorate’s trust. He advocated for civil and dignified legislative discourse while fulfilling their functions of lawmaking, policy-making, and oversight.
Confident in collective efforts, Mr. Yar’adua believed positive change could be effected, uplifting the North and contributing to national development. He called for unwavering dedication and commitment to serving constituents and the country, guided by wisdom, compassion, and a shared vision for a brighter future for all Nigerians.
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