The North East National Assembly Caucus at a crucial meeting retained Senator Danjuma Goje as chairman while effecting some changes in its leadership to tackle ongoing challenges in the region.
By Haruna Salami
The North East National Assembly Caucus at a crucial meeting retained Senator Danjuma Goje as chairman while effecting some changes in its leadership to tackle ongoing challenges in the region.
The caucus elected Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara from Borno State as Deputy Chairman and retained Honorable Muhammed Bello Dabo as Secretary.
Other officers include Senator David JimKuta Yaro as Publicity Secretary, with Senator Binos Yaro from Adamawa State taking on the role of Treasurer while Honorable Hadiza Abba named Financial Secretary, demonstrating the caucus’s commitment to gender representation in leadership.
During the meeting, members celebrated the establishment of the Northeast Development Commission, which they said is their brain child and believe it has played a significant role in supporting disaster victims throughout the region, particularly those affected by flooding and insurgency.
The lawmakers acknowledged the recent catastrophic flooding in Borno State and expressed their intent to provide targeted assistance to impacted communities.
The caucus also reviewed the current security landscape in the Northeast, noting a decrease in Boko Haram activities due to collaborative efforts with local stakeholders. The lawmakers remain optimistic that ongoing initiatives will lead to lasting peace and stability in the region.
Looking to the future, the Northeast Caucus promised to leverage on past achievements to enhance development initiatives and address the pressing needs of their constituents.
