Gombe State governor and chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, will today accompany President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on a trip to New York, United States of America, to attend the United Nations General Assembly ( UNGA).
The 78th session of the UNGA, with the theme “Rebuilding trust and Reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all”, is scheduled to hold between September 19- 26 2023.
At the first day of the high-level general debate of the 78th UNGA session, President Tinubu will deliver his inaugural National Statement.
According to presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, apart from Governor Inuwa Yahaya, President Tinubu will be joined by governors Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State; Hope Uzodinma of Imo State; Uba Sani of Kaduna State; AbdulRahman AbdulRazak of Kwara State; and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, among other top government officials.
A statement by his director-general, press affairs, Ismail Uba Misilli, said while in New York, Governor Inuwa Yahaya would hold meetings with some key UN agencies, investors and relevant development partners on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
According to Misilli, the meetings are part of efforts by the NSGF chairman “to seek support and collaboration for financing critical infrastructure projects, particularly those addressing climate change-related challenges.
“The governor is also scheduled to hold a meeting with the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed. During this meeting, discussions are expected to centre around climate change, education, and healthcare among other issues of benefit to the socio-economic development of Gombe State”, the DG added.
In another development, Governor Inuwa Yahaya was yesterday elated over the emergence of the Speaker of Gombe State House of Assembly, Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, as the zonal vice chairman, North East, of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria and chairman of the North East Speakers Forum.
Another statement by Misilli noted that the governor who described Luggerewo’s election as a well deserved one, noted that his dedication and exemplary leadership earned him this significant recognition.
The statement quoted Governor Inuwa as telling the Speaker: “Your role as the Speaker of the Gombe State House of Assembly has been characterized by commitment to service, profound wisdom, and the ability to bring people together for a common purpose.
“Your election by your counterparts to serve in these positions is a testament to your outstanding qualities as a lawmaker, presiding officer and leader”.
Governor Inuwa expressed confidence that Luggerewo will continue to excel and contribute positively to the development of not only Gombe State but the entire North East subregion and the nation.
