The Immediate past Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working hard to transform Nigeria hence the need for citizens to give him more time.
Balarabe Abdullahi who just assumed duty as the new Chairman, Governing Council Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Yobe State appealed to Nigerians to show more understanding, support and prayers for the President to enable him fully implement his Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration which he said will address the nation’s challenges.
Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the newly appointed Chairman, Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Yobe State who stated this shortly after he took over the mantle of leadership in the institution said the policies and programs of the Federal Government in the education sector will give it a lifeline and meet up with global best standard.
He assured of his commitment and his management team to put in their best and consolidate on the Federal Government educational transformation drive.
It was reported that Balarabe Abdullahi has led his Council Members and Principal Officers of the institution to visit the Yobe State Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Alhaji Idris Barde Gubana in Damaturu, Yobe State capital.
The meeting which came shortly after Balarabe Abdullahi held the Council’s inaugural sitting in Damaturu was to enhance partnership with the State Government to bridge the gaps in the system and enhance efficiency and effective service delivery.
Balarabe Abdullahi, who was the immediate Past Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly said that they were in the Deputy Governor’s office to inform the Yobe State Government on their assumption on duty as Governing Council members of the institution.
The Council Chairman also outlined their blueprints to reposition the institution in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the education sector.
He praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s road-map in the sector saying that it will improved Nigeria’s education system in the long run and fostered institutional growth in the country.
” We want to assure the Government of our commitment to reposition the Polytechnic for improved standard of education in the institution, the State and the Country at large.
” As no society or nation will achieve speedy development without good and quality education” he said.
Balarabe promised that they will bring their experiences to bear and make inputs that will see to the progress of the institution, the state and the country at large.
The Chairman of the Governing Council appreciated the state government for the reception accorded the members of the council.
Balarabe Abdullahi also appreciated the state government over its developmental strides in the state promising to put in their best for the state and the country at large.
Responding, the Deputy Governor of Yobe State, His Excellency, Alhaji Idris Barde Gubana expressed joy with their visit, noting that the government of Yobe State was impressed with the caliber of the council members and urged them to bring their experiences to bear.
The Deputy Governor assured them of effective synergy and support of the government to enable them deliver on their mandates.
He emphasised that with the caliber of people that made up the council, the Federal Polytechnic Damaturu and Yobe State education sector will get a lifeline.
The Deputy Governor commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing the former Nasarawa Speaker Balarabe Abdullahi to head the institution, saying he is optimistic on Balarabe and his team ability to deliver.
It would be reported that the Chairman Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Damaturu Balarabe Abdullahi also led his council members to pay a courtesy visit to the Emir of Damaturu, HRH Dr Shehu Hashimi 11 Ibn Umar El-kanemi to seek for his royal blessings where the Royal Father hailed Balarabe’s foresight and wished them well in their new assignment.
He assured them of full support of the traditional institution to enable them succeed.
Similarly, while in Yobe State, the Council Chairman, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi has held inaugural meeting of the council members and also interfaced with management of the institution where prominent issues that will make a new phase for the institution were brought to table.
Balarabe Abdullahi also met and interfaced with other critical stakeholders and head of security that have roles to play on their mandates for the development of the institution.