27th August, 2023
By Ahmed Abba
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has sent a congratulatory message to the people of the State on the 32nd anniversary of its creation.
This is contained in a statement signed by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, the Director General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor on Sunday in Damaturu.
“The people of the state have every reason to appreciate Allah (SWT) for the journey in spite of the challenges, tribulations and ugly experiences that bedevilled the state.
“We appreciate the founding fathers of our dear state for their foresight and commitment in ensuring we became a state 32 years ago.
“The resilience, support and cooperation of our people had been quite rewarding in our journey to have travelled this far and achieved this much with more hope for prosperity.
“Although we had faced some daring challenges that threatened our existence as a state.
“Alhamdulillah, we have weathered the storm and moved ahead for a better and prosperous state,” Buni was quoted as saying.
The governor thanked the people for supporting the government’s policies and programmes on the post-Boko Haram Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction process for a better Yobe.
Buni also commended Yobe people in the diaspora for their contributions and interest in the development at home
He added: “We appreciate your contributions and the zeal to collectively move our state forward.”
Buni said that his administration would continue to invest and collaborate with security agencies for a safer and more prosperous state.
“We are grateful to the security agencies and the people of the state for the collective determination to fight insecurity,” he said.
Buni assured that the government would continue to invest in infrastructure, education, healthcare delivery, agriculture, wealth creation and employment, commerce, water, sanitation and environment, among others, to fast-track development in the state.
He enjoined the people to promote peaceful coexistence, urging that political, cultural and religious differences should not be allowed to create hate and setbacks in the collective drive and onerous task of building a prosperous Yobe.
“May Allah (SWT) continue to protect our state, guide us to serve the people better, and bless our people with good health, abundant wealth, and a prosperous future” Buni prayed.