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By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi
Nigeria’s former President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has described Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed as “a man with patience, humility, fortitude and a good listener for a better Nigeria”.
Goodluck Jonathan was speaking Thursday night when he received in audience, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed in his Abuja residence where he added that the Bauchi Governor was one of his hardworking Ministers.
The former President appreciated Bala Mohammed for being with him even after office saying that he could imagine a better Nigeria with “an empathetic, committed and passionate leader if Bala is given a chance to run the affairs of the Africa’s most populous state” .
He added that Bala Mohammed will no doubt actualize the aspirations of Nigerians considering his tremendous achievements as the FCT minister and now a governor.
Goodluck Jonathan also said that as a thoughtful and responsible father, he is confident Bala Mohammed will make a difference by providing Nigerians with exemplary leadership.
He then commended Governors Bala, Wike, Ortom and Darius Ishaku for making him and their respective states proud calling on their counterparts to emulate their dedication and service to humanity.
Earlier speaking, Governor Bala said he was alongside members of his team at the residence of the former president to seek for his blessings and inform him of his aspiration to run for the office of Nigeria’s President in the forthcoming election.
According to Bala Mohammed, Nigeria’s history of democracy will continue to remember GEJ as a hero for his commitments to strengthening it apart from his sacrifices and for ensuring free and fair election prevailed.
Also speaking, Professor Udenta O Udenta said Nigerians express hope and confidence in Bala Mohammed considering his love for unity,inclusivity, fairness, equity, peace, progress and development of Nigeria as contained in a statement by Lawal Muazu Bauchi, New Media aide to Bauchi Governor.
