By Usman Shehu, Bauchi
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Economy Dr. Wale Edun, has described Governor Bala Mohammed as a man of vision and a progressive who has opened up Bauchi State with developmental projects.
The Minister gave the commendation when he led members of the National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) on a courtesy visit at Government House Bauchi.
He informed the Governor that the gathering of top Financial officials of the country in the state was not here for lip service but to avail members the opportunity to discuss financial matters and the difficult macro economic issues of the country.
He stated that the President Bola Tinubu remains committed towards addressing the economic challenges facing the country and therefore needs the support of all particularly the governors who are major stakeholders in the economic growth.
Dr. Edun expressed appreciation to Governor Mohammed for hosting the all-important national meeting which he believes will go along way in attracting more investors into the state for sustainable growth and development.
In his response, Governor Mohammed commented the federal government under the leadership of President Tinubu for finding Bauchi State worthy of hosting the NACOFED meeting.
The Governor commended the Minister in particular for doing his best to improve the country’s economy especially the macro economy which affects the common man directly.
Mohammed explained that though Nigeria is the seventh Oil Producing nation in the world yet Nigerians are suffering hence the need for the federal Government to device means through which the oil and gas sub-sector would work effectively to serve the masses.
Governor Mohammed advocated for continues inclusion, stakeholding and partnership to promote accountability and transparency, equity and justice for the rapid socio-economic growth and development of the country.
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