A group, Team New Nigeria (TNN) has appointed former governor of Bauchi State Isah Yuguda as its national patron.
This was made public when leaders of TNN paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja, recently.
The president of TNN, Dr. Modibbo Yakubun Farakwai, said the need for good governance and promotion of democratic values necessitated the appointment of Yuguda.
Modibbo said the TNN Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the executive committee to appoint Yuguda as a national patron of the group.
He said, “In line with the provision of the constitution of Team New Nigeria, an organisation that seeks to promote good governance and sustain genuine democratic values in Nigeria, and based on the unanimous decision of the Board of Trustees and the National Executive Committee of this organisation, we convey to you, your appointment as a national patron of the TNN.
“TNN recognises your role not only as a former governor and minister but equally as a respected elder statesman with passion for the promotion of good governance and democratic values in Nigeria, which is the major objectives of the TNN.”
Yuguda expressed gratitude to God and vowed to exercise his duties and obligations within the confines of the law.
The former governor of Bauchi State, who was a minister for transportation in the Obasanjo Administration appreciated all the well-meaning Nigerians who graced the programme, describing the group as one of the most responsible, responsive, level headed and truly a team for national cohesion.
Other members of the TNN National Executive Committee at the occasion were Prof Clement Chidi-Ife Chigbo, Prof. Philip Amobi Omoke, Prof Olaiya Abideen Olaitan, Hon. Muhammad Bashar Yakubu, Dr. Ibrahim Bai, Rear Admiral John Onoriode Kpokpogri, Prince Okareme Maikpobi among others.
