A group under the auspices of Arewa Youth Forum (AYF), has commended Lagos State governor, Akinwumi Ambode for nominating a northerner into his cabinet as commissioner.
Mohammed Kabiru, who is a leader of the Hausa/Fulani community in the state, it was gathered, has been favoured by the state governor to be commissioner.
AYF President, Gambo Ibrahim Gujungu, who made the commendation in Kaduna, urged other state governors in the country to emulate Governor Akinwumi Ambode, by appointing non-indigene as cabinet members who have the capacity to deliver in line with the mandate and vision of their governments.
Gujungu noted that Governor Ambode’s gesture was one of the unifying factors needed to build national integration in the country, saying it was heartwarming to see a Yoruba or Ibo being appointed a commissioner in Zamfara State.
“We look forward to the day when we will see a Yoruba or Ibo being appointed a commissioner in Zamfara or Sokoto. It is gestures like Ambode’s that can truly unite the different tribes and religions in the country.
“We commend Governor Ambode for this uncommon political gesture, and want to assure him that the government and good people of Lagos State will never regret the appointment of Mohammed Kabiru as commissioner in the state,” Gujungu added. (Daily Times).