Igbawase Ukumba in Lafia
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi A. Sule, yesterday expressed profound joy at the election of the Chairman of Lafia Local Government Area, Aminu Muazu Maifata, as the national president of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON).
The governor expressed delight over Maifata’s election in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra.
A letter written to Maifata, which was contained in the statement, read in part: “Your elevation to the position of National President of ALGON is well deserved and a classic case of whom the cap fits. Your humility, calm disposition, hard work and unwavering loyalty have remained constant.”
Governor Sule added that he has no doubt that the new national president would bring his wealth of experience to bear in steering the all important association in the right direction.
He maintained that the third tier of government was critical and worthy partners in the quest for rapid development of the country.
According to him, “As an ambassador of the state in whom we are pleased, I wish you a successful tenure and an assurance of my support and that of the Government of Nasarawa State.”
