Lake Chad Basin governor’s forum: Buni elected as new chairman

Yobe State Governor, Mai Buni

• Promises dedication and implementation of resolutions.

Lake Chad Basin governor’s forum: Buni elected as new chairman.

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has emerged as the new chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum.

His election occurred on Friday during an extraordinary forum meeting session in Maiduguri, the state capital.

The forum’s theme, “Rebuilding the Lake Chad Basin: Consolidating Gains, Commitment to Peace, Cross-Border Cooperation, Security, and Sustainable Development for a Resilient Community,” aims to address insecurity, poverty, and economic challenges in the region.

In his acceptance speech, Buni pledged to serve with dedication and responsibility, thanking his colleagues for their confidence in him. He also commended President Bola Tinubu for his leadership and commitment to peace, security, and development in the region.

“I wish to start by expressing my personal appreciation and profound gratitude of the government and people of Yobe State to Your Excellencies, my colleagues, the Governors of the Lake Chad Basin region, delegates, as well as all other stakeholders for attending and also contributing to making this event a success story,” he said.

Buni expressed his appreciation to the governors, delegates, and stakeholders for attending the event. He hoped that the meeting’s resolutions would be implemented effectively, emphasizing the need for robust partnerships, support, and resource allocation to achieve shared goals.

The new chairman stressed his readiness to collaborate with colleagues and development partners to fast-track sustainable social and economic development in the region.

He commended the outgoing chairperson, Ildjima Abdraman, and thanked participants for their support, wishing them a safe trip.