A frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, Sir Paul Chukwuma has lauded Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, for their roles in the appreciable pace of infrastructure development in the state.
Chukwuma, who is an age-long friend and political associate of Shettima, was warmly received by the Vice President at his home in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital,
After the visit, Chukwuma praised the Vice President, a former two-term governor of Borno State; and also Zulum, for the level of physical infrastructure in Maiduguri. He also commended the leaders for placing the state on the path of steady progress.
He said: “I am very impressed to see the level of infrastructure development and the cleanliness of the city of Maiduguri. The Vice President, His Excellency, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, who was a two-term Governor of this state and former senator, provided a very solid governance template. He built on what he met on the ground. Similarly, the present administration of His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Zulum is building on what the former governor left behind, to deepen development for the people of Borno State.
“I commend these leaders and express my absolute delight at their commitment to the well-being of the people of this State. They have demonstrated how sustainable governance can be strengthened for the benefit of the people”.
Reacting to the recent support of the presidential tax reforms by the Nigeria Governors Forum, Chukwuma said that the decision is patriotic and commendable.p
“I commend, without any restraint, the decision by the NGF to support the presidential tax reforms. It is a step in the right direction and one that is borne out of patriotism. These reforms are crucial in our quest to build a working and efficient system in Nigeria”, Chukwuma said.
