The former Governor of Kano state and immediate-past National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Dr Abdullah Umar Ganduje, has urged Nigerians to eschew ethnic and religious sentiments, while remaining committed to nation-building and the sustainability of democracy.
Dr. Ganduje, a two-time Deputy Governor in Kano state, is the National Patron of the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDGN).
A Statement by his Chief of Staff, Comrade Muhammad Garba, indicated that Ganduje made the call in Abuja, when he paid a courtesy visit to the forum’s leadership.
He expressed satisfaction with the forum’s activities, saying it provided a platform for people with experience in governance, democracy and politics to contribute to national development.
He was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Comrade Muhammad Garba, Arc. Aminu Dabo and other dignitaries.
Ganduje expressed satisfaction with the facilities and preparations ahead of the Forum’s conference scheduled for 20th and 21st October.
He congratulated the leadership for establishing the headquarters, saying it would provide a platform for members to share their wealth of experience and contribute to accountability, good governance, public enlightenment, national integration and nation-building.
The National Chairman of the Forum, Dr. Chris Alozie Akomas, commended Ganduje for his consistency, commitment and dedication to the activities of the Forum, particularly his visit to inspect the facilities and preparations for the forthcoming conference.
The visit also coincided with Dr. Akomas’ 66th birthday, which Ganduje joined the Forum in celebrating.
He congratulated the Chairman and extended his best wishes to him.