Some speakers of state assemblies with Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, middle
By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has commended Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello for intervening in the crisis that led to an industrial action by the Amalgamated Union of Food and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AFUCDN) which imposed ban on food supply to the Southern part of the Country.
Chairman of the Conference, Abubakar Y. Suleiman made the commendation when he led the Speakers to a courtesy call on the Governor at his residence in Abuja on Friday.
The Chairman who described the crisis that engulfed in the South-west which led to the strike as unfortunate, said that the quick intervention by the Governor which resolved the impasse will check the escalation of the crisis and bring life to normalcy between the two regions of the Country which hitherto live peacefully.
According to him, the Governor has shown exemplary leadership and patriotism by intervening on the matter which portends serious danger to the unity of the country.
Abubakar Y. Suleiman who told the Governor that State Lawmakers are doing everything possible to ensure the permanent end of the disputes for peace and unity of the country, described peace as panacea to development and prosperity.
In his response, Governor Yahaya Bello thanked the Speakers for the visit and recognizing the role he played in resolving the crisis.
He pledged to continue playing role in national unity and cohesion for peace and development of the Country as contained in a statement by Abdul Ahmad Burra, Spokesperson to the Speaker, Bauchi State House of Assembly.
