By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau
Former British Prime Minister and initiator of Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Mr. Tony Blair, has expressly commended Governor of Zamfara State, North West Nigeria, Hon Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for his cosmopolitan approach to solving the lingering crisis in the state.
Zailani Bappa, Special Adviser, Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications to the Governor, adevthis known in a statement dated 6 November, 2021 and copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER.
Blair, who received the governor at the Institute in London, said he was impressed by the reach-out to the international community by the the Shattiman Sokoto as an added effort at solving the internal crisis facing his state back home in Nigeria.
He promised to use his capacity in mobilising support, resources and investors to Zamfara State as his own contribution and concern to the human crisis facing the state.
He added that his Institute would assist in the area of security and development, adding that the governor’s interaction with the United Nations on these matters of concern is not only a welcomed development but a step in the right direction.
Earlier, Governor Matawalle commended the former UK Prime Minister and his Institute for their unbriddled support to the needy and promised to continue to liaise with the Institute for the betterment of the international community.
Governor Matawalle noted the contributions of the Institute to African Countries such as Ghana, Togo, Ethiopia, Vote d’ Voire, among others. “We have also seen how this Institute has helped improve public policy, governance, and service delivery in a number of states”, the Governor added.
Governor Matawalle said the state is in dire need of support in the area of security, humanitarian crisis and healthcare.
