By David Okpashi (Nasarawa State Correspondent, in Lafia)
A group under the auspices of Arewa Youth Forum (AYF), said on Monday, that appointment of Plateau State Governor, Rt. Hon. Barrister Simon Bako Lalong, as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) by Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu led government, would not only bridge the political, religious and ethnic gap, but enhance the unity of the country.
The group also claimed that the sacrifices made by the Director General of the APC Campaign Council has shown competence and capacity that Lalong has the ability and charisma to unite the country if given the mandate to function in the capacity of SGF.
"GOV Lalong is a bridge builder, a charismatic party leader, a man capable of bridging the religious, political and ethnic gap at this material time. He is a great man with capacity and competence both in private and public sphere.
The forum in a statement by its Chairman, Haruna Bature and made available to newsmen In Lafia, claimed that Lalong has demonstrated to be a stable loyal and trustworthy party man.
"Our dear president-elect should be rest assured that he found a savant, dedicated, a man of character, and above all, a God fearing man whose competence, dedication and desire to serve his mother land should not be ignored".
The statement added that having governor Lalong as the SGF will not only balance the political narrative, but will bring political and regional sensitivity.
"Lalong having served as a speaker, governor of Plateau State, DG of APC PCC and sacrificing his political career life in ensuring the emergence of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a great sacrifice worthy of recognition", the statement added.
" Gov Simon Lalong has indeed down played his political interest to making sure that the president elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerges against all religious, ethic and political game that played out at all levels", the statement declared. NNL.
