Gov Umahi appoints 5 Hausas as technical assistants

The Hausa community in Ebonyi State at the weekend rolled out drums celebrating the appointment of two Hausa men as Technical Assistants on Herdsmen affairs to Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi.

Three other Hausa indigenes were also appointed into the administration of Governor Umahi.

The appointees are Alhaji Salisu Mohammed, Technical Assistant to the Governor on Herdsmen, Alhaji Haladu Ismail, Technical Assistant to the Governor on Herdsmen, Alhaji Sule Mohammed, Technical Assistant to the Governor on Sports. Others are Haiya Asmau Gambo, Liaiison Officer, Lawal Hamajoda, Liaison Officer.

Ama Hausa quarters, residential area of Hausa indigenes in Abakaliki, was agog as they celebrated the appointments of five Hausa men into the affairs of the state government.

Spokesperson of the appointees, Alhaji Sule Mohammed, explained that the Hausa community in Ebonyi state had not enjoyed such gestures since their sojourn in the state.

He urged Governors of other geo-political zones to emulate such a good gesture, saying that the Ebonyi state government had by the action demonstrated true patriotism and belief in unity.

He said, “With the projects and programmes executed by Governor Umahi, no calculative person will stand against his second term.The projects and programmes on ground are eloquent testimonies. And for us the Hausa community, we have unanimously endorsed him ahead of the flag off of campaigns.

“Just imagine, in December, during the Christmas, Governor Umahi gave us the Hausa people in Ebonyi 200 bags of rice. He gave us N200,000. I signed and collected the money from the DOP, Udude. In fact we thank the Commissioner for Youth and Sports; Hon. Charles Akpu-Enika who has coordinated our relationship with the Abakaliki Urban Forum. He has really ensured our cordial relationship with the residents and of course the Ebonyi State government”.

“For the first time we have witnessed this kind of benevolence. We feel at home in Ebonyi State. I implore Northern Governors to follow this kind of attitude. I am from Shanon local government are of Kano State but I tell you, I feel like I am at home here. Governor Umahi has demonstrated his faith in the unity of Nigeria. No wonder he is the Chairman of the South -East Governors’ Forum”

Mohammed explained that the appointment of Hausa men as Technical Assistants on Herdsmen would help in the management of the relationship and activities of the herdsmen as their kinsmen as Technical Assistants would more easily dialogue with them, “

“As we speak, one of the TAs left to attend to issue that was reported to him about activities of the herdsmen. I tell you, you would not hear of clashes with herdsmen in Ebonyi State. Indeed, Governor Umahi has great wisdom”.

In his own remarks, Hon. Charles Akpu-Enika, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, explained that the Hausa community actually has reasons to be thankful but noted that the current appointments was just one of such under the incumbent administration led by Governor David Umahi.

“We equally have Yoruba men and women appointed into this current administration. Indeed, I would suggest that Governor Umahi be encouraged by the President of this country. His governance, administration prowls and commitment deserve national award”, he added.