North-Central group hail Tinubu for nominating Matawalle as minister

<p>The North-Central Asiwaju Support Group, on Tuesday, joined its counterparts in other zones to commend the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle as minister.</p>, <p>The group, in a statement by its Chairman, Abba Rios Lawal, in Abuja, said that Matawalle’s nomination is a step in the right direction and a square peg in a square hole as well as proof of Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive governance.</p>, <p>Lawal said: “We cannot easily forget the immense support and encouragement extended to us throughout the electoral campaign for the Asowaju presidency.</p>, <p>“Matawalle was so supportive to us even though he was not from the North-Central Zone and his assignment was only limited to the South-West. ”</p>, <p>The Group pointed out that as minister of the Federal Republic, Matawalle is capable and amply equipped to make a great difference.</p>, <p>He added, “In the choice of Matawalle, the President has displayed great wisdom and foresight and without any doubt, we can boldly say that he will be happy he did.”</p>, <p>The group also congratulate Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for ascension as national chairman of the All Progressives Congress and thank President Tinubu for making it possible.</p>, <p>“This is another proof that President Tinubu is a reliable great statesman who stands by his words in spite of all odds. By this, our group has resolved to request for permission to pay a courtesy call on the new national chairman to restate its solidarity and commitment to the APC.”</p>