Tinubu’s North-Central support group hails Matawalle’s nomination as minister

<p>The North-Central Asiwaju Support Group has congratulated former Zamfara State Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle over his nomination as Minister.</p>, <p>This is just as the group also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating the ex-governor.</p>, <p>The Support Group, in a statement by its Chairman, Abba Rios Lawal, on Tuesday, 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 a proof of President Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive governance.</p>, <p>“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, ” Lawal said</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>“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, ” he added.</p>, <p>The Group seized the opportunity to congratulate Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for his ascension as national chairman of the All Progressives Congress and thank President Tinubu for making it possible.</p>, <p>This is 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 permission to pay a courtesy call on the new national chairman to restate its solidarity and commitment to the APC, ” Lawal said.</p>