Presidential Visit: Buni Salutes Yobeans For Support

By Bukar Bolori

Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has expressed appreciation to the people of state for their support and cooperation before, during and after the state visit by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari was in Yobe State on Monday and Tuesday to commissioned some projects built by the governor and to attend the presidential rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The governor, in a statement by his spokesman, Mamman Mohammed on Wednesday, said: “I sincerely extend my warm appreciation to our traditional rulers, opinion leaders, stakeholders, illustrous sons and daughters of the state for making the visit very successful.”

He said the support, cooperation and orderly behaviour of the good people of the state is a true reflection of the culture of good hosts identified with the people of Yobe state.

Buni said: “We thank Almighty Allah for the hitch-free visit and the orderly behaviour of our people who trooped out to welcome the President, his entourage, and other guests.

“We are proud of hosting the President who spent the night with us in Damaturu, this is a confirmation that peace has returned to our dear state.”

He commended President Muhammadu Buhari, the security forces, the vigilante and the people of the state for the collective fight against insecurity.

The governor charged the people to remain focused and determined towards building sustainable peace in the state.