By NEXTER
The Niger-South Senior Stakeholders’ Forum (NSSF) has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a listening leader who is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all sections of the country.
The forum said this in a letter of appreciation to the President on the renewal of appointment of Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa as Managing Director of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), for a second and final term.
According to the letter, signed by the forum’s Secretary-General, Dr. Mohammed Santuraki (Santurakin Nupe), President Tinubu’s decision to overturn the earlier appointment of someone from a non-N-HYPPADEC state not only addressed the concerns expressed by various stakeholders, including the NSSF, but also demonstrated that the President is a leader who adheres to pertinent laws and regulations concerning public office appointments.
“Furthermore, it exemplifies President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to his pledge of ensuring equal opportunities for all regions of the country, showcasing his responsiveness to the needs of the citizenry,” the statement said.
The forum congratulates Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa on his renewed tenure as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of N-HYPPADEC, and expressed confidence in his experience and expertise to further steer the Commission towards greater efficiency and effectiveness.
The forum highlighted that Niger State, as the host of all the hydropower stations, bears the brunt of their negative environmental impacts, and requested that special attention be given to the state in the Commission’s developmental and remediation activities during his second tenure.
“This would not only be a testament to the Commission’s commitment to corporate social responsibility but also a step towards mitigating the adverse effects of hydropower operations on the local communities,” it said.
The forum pledged its support for the federal government’s development efforts across the state and expressed willingness to collaborate closely with the Managing Director and his team to ensure they deliver on their mandate.
