Our youth must be productive, good members of society, Governor Mohammed transformed Bauchi in all perspectives – Bogoro LG chairman, Sumi

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In this interview with Apex News Exclusive, Chairman of Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Hon Lawi Yakubu Sumi, shades more light on his political struggles and achievements amongst others.

By Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi

Can you tell us your biography?

I was born on 26th day of January 1958 in Vingam village of Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State to the family of late Folmi Alkamu of Lusa.

I am married to Mrs Apphia Lawi Sumi and happily blessed with five children.

I attended Transferred RCM primary school Yelwan Shandam in Plateau State from 1968 to 1974, and then proceeded to Government College, Pankshin from 1974 to 1979 where l obtained West African School Certificate, then proceeded to the University of Maiduguri from the year 1980 to 1984 where l graduated with BSc Geography, then gained admission into Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, from 1987 to 1989 where l obtained MSc on Lands and Survey in 1991.

In the year 2015, l became a registered surveyor with the Surveyors Council of Nigeria to practice as a registered surveyor.

I am a member of Nigeria Institution of Surveyors (MNIS) and attended many local and international conferences.

I was a lecturer in College of Arts and Science, Bauchi in 1985 -1987, and then Lecturer II from 1989-1991 in same college and later Lecturer I at state polytechnic Bauchi in 1993 and lecturer II at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi from 1994-2023

How about your achievements as a local government chairman?

I upgraded all the health facilities, donate equipments and drugs all health care facilities across Bogoro local government area of Bauchi state and in the area of agriculture we purchased new tractors as a government to boast agricultural development and technology and distributes assorted fertilizer to farmers.

We equally renovated hundreds of boreholes, constructed overhead tanks and new boreholes across my local government Bogoro.

We also did maintenance aspects of bridge at Dutse Lawan, newly constructed shops at Kalambu cattle market, construction of Bogoro, Boi and Lusa village heads palaces, completion of CAN secretariat Bogoro, Molmol road maintenance and newly constructed Chairman’s residence.

We also acquired new guest house, purchased two 406 Peugeot for chairman and Deputy chairman, purchased council vehicle, purchased and distribution of motorcycles to councilors and their aides and repair of long grounded WASH Hilux vehicle.

From time to time we do visited General Hospital, Bogoro to render some assistance to sick people, free medical outreach at Bogoro General Hospital and award scholarship to hundred of students across various institutions of learning in Nigeria. We also support security agencies in the local government with logistics.

What is your call as we step into 2026?

We must appreciate God for the gift of life and good health and opportunities to the right things. All praise be to the divine grace for his divine glory and blessings as well as wisdom.

What is your view of Governor Bala Mohammad’s legacies in Bauchi State?

Governor Bala Mohammad has been doing very well, effectively and brilliantly that His Excellency has transformed the state in all perspectives. We must appreciate him as our mentor and political leader in the state.

Do you have any message of hope the youths as a leader?

Yes. Our youth must be productive, responsible and become good members of the society because they are the leaders of tomorrow.