Northern Elders From 19 States Begin Probe of Tinubu's 2-Year Performance as Photos Emerge
- Northern leaders from 19 states and the FCT gathered in Kaduna to assess President Tinubu’s two-year performance
- The two-day event, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, focuses on reviewing Tinubu’s campaign promises and fostering national unity
- Discussions are expected to highlight concerns over perceived marginalisation of the North in federal appointments, projects, and resource allocations
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Prominent northern political, traditional, and business leaders from across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory convened in Kaduna on Tuesday, July 29, to evaluate the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration two years after he took office.
The meeting is taking place at Arewa House, the historic residence of the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello, and was organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, a socio-political think-tank dedicated to championing the late Sardauna’s ideals.
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Northern elders to review Tinubu's campaign promises
Under the theme “Assessing electoral promises: fostering government-citizens engagement for national unity,” the two-day event continues through Wednesday and attracts a broad spectrum of northern leaders.
These include former governors, ex-ministers, traditional rulers, technocrats, civil society actors, and religious figures, reflecting the region’s deep interest in its role within Nigeria’s evolving political landscape under President Tinubu.
Marginalisation to top conversation
Though the tone of the gathering is measured and diplomatic, insiders reveal there are undercurrents of dissatisfaction, especially regarding the North’s perceived marginalisation in federal appointments, project implementations, and resource allocations.
These issues are expected to feature prominently in private deliberations.
Foundation emphasises tradition of constructive engagement
Ahead of the event, the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation’s Director-General, Abubakar Gambo Umar, highlighted the meeting as a continuation of the North’s tradition of engaging constructively with federal administrations.
He said,
“This landmark event builds on the Foundation’s successful engagement on 17th October 2022, when presidential candidates, including then-candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, presented their manifestos and made commitments towards the development of Northern Nigeria.”
Umar added,
“With President Tinubu now two years into his administration, this follow-up session aims to evaluate the progress made on those electoral promises, deepen government-citizen engagement, and promote a clearer understanding of the administration’s policies and programmes.”
He further described the review as a “critical litmus test” to measure the federal government’s responsiveness to the socio-economic and security challenges facing the North.
The two-day probe by northern elders signals the region’s commitment to holding the federal government accountable and ensuring its interests are safeguarded in the nation’s governance.
Source: Legit.ng
