6th June, 2011
Alhaji Yusuf Abdullahi, former chairman of Isa Local Government in Sokoto, has called for speedy implementation of the Federal Government reform programmes.
Abdullahi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Sokoto that the President Goodluck Jonathan- led administration now faced the task of evolving a strategy that would ensure smooth implementation of the programmes.
He said that the ongoing reform in the railway sector should be pursued to a logical conclusion for the benefit of the common man.
“Drilling of River Niger as well as improving power supply will pave way for the eradication of poverty in our country,†he observed.
“I strongly have the conviction that the best thing that has ever happened to our country in recent time is the ongoing reform in the various sectors of the economy.
“Mr President should do all that he can to provide an enable environment for smooth implementation of all the reforms programmes for peace, progress and political stability of our country.â€
Abdullahi also called on the President to appoint credible Nigerians as members of the Federal Executive Council.