By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto
GOVERNOR Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has identified with the resilience and invaluable contributions
of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) to the advancement of the state and country.
Bagudu while making the remark in Abuja at a special dinner organised by the Association of federal workers from the state weekend in honour of the Minister , described Malami as a brilliant and patriotic son of Kebbi and a Nigerian whose commitment and capability remain unequalled for the unity of the country.
The Governor who also doubles as the Chairman Progressives Governors’ Forum(PGF)
Bagudu who hitherto, acknowledged and congratulated the Justice Minister and his family for being recognized as a gentleman capable of adding value to Nigeria also commended the organisers for recognizing the importance of excellence by honoring the Minister.
” Let me start by appreciating the wisdom and magnanimity of the Association of Kebbi State Indigenes in the Federal Service for recognizing the importance of excellence in our national life”, the governor concluded according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki.
In his address, Malami the statement said , expressed his unreserved appreciation to the Kebbi state Government for playing key role in facilitating his nomination as Minister .
“It was my appointment as Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice which eventually resulted into our modest contribution to the nation and the recognition for investiture of honour we are witnessing tonight by the Association of Kebbi State Indigenes in the Federal Service (AKSIFES),” Malami said.
“I want once again thank the Kebbi State Government and people of Kebbi State. It is on the instance of the State Government that I was appointed as a Minister which paves the way for me to provide meaningful contribution to my country and my community on the basis of which Kebbi State Indigenes made the celebration possible”.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Association of Kebbi State Indigenes in the Federal Service (AKSIFES) Alhaji Bello Alkali said the event was in recognition of the monumental contributions of the Minister, promising to celebrate more Kebbi Indigenes and collaborate with all stakeholders in developing the State.
