Former TETFUND chairman appeals for unity from stakeholders for the creation Sayawa Chiefdom.
BY RABIU ISHAQ MUHAMMAD
The Former Executive Chairman of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Professor Suleiman Bogoro has challenged stakeholders in Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro Local government areas to eschew their differences and actualize the creation of Sayawa Chiefdom .
Professor Bogoro was speaking at the funeral service of Mumuni John Munza at Gobbiya village, Bogoro local government.
According to him, their dream of having Sayawa Chiefdom could only be achieved when stakeholders in the areas ensure peaceful coexistence among the heterogeneous ethic and religious groups in Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro local government councils.
He said Bauchi State government has no prejudice for or against any of the parties involved in the tussle for the creation of Sayawa Chiefdom, hence the need for the aggrieved parties to reunite for the growth and development of the areas.
Professor Suleiman BBogoro recalled the contributions of the late lawmaker to the development of Bauchi through legislation, advocacy and policy as well as his determined struggle to defend the functionality of role of the legislature in governance.
He prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed and comfort for his family on the painful loss.
Meanwhile, the member representing Bogoro constituency in the state assembly Musa Wakili Nakwada has described the first state assembly member that represented Bogoro at the state house Mumuni John Munza as a patriot, selfness politician and true democrat who sacrificed his time serving God and humanity.
Hr said it was difficult to fill the Vacuum his death has created but prayed God to grant him eternal rest.
Similarly, the Bauchi State house of Assembly in a condolence message signed by its acting clerk Lamara Abdu Chinade describing the former lawmaker as discipline and resolute politician.
The house in the condolence message expressed sadness over the death of the former member.
A childhood friends of the deceased General Yakubu Usman and Senator Adamu Gumba described Late Mumuni Munza as a dogged fighter, friendly and dedicated individual whose sterling leadership qualities would remain inedible in Bauchi politics.
In a vote thanks on behalf of the deceased family, Major Adamu Munza appreciated friends, relatives and people of Bogoro local government and beyond for attending the funeral service of their late father, Mumuni John Munza.