PRESS STATEMENT

GOVERNOR LALONG CONGRATULATES DEPUTY SPEAKER AHMED WASE @ 56

Plateau State Governor and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, Simon Bako Lalong has congratulated the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase on the occasion of his 56th birthday.

In a congratulatory message, Governor Lalong described the Deputy Speaker as one of the dedicated, loyal and patriotic sons of Plateau State who continues to serve the State and the nation with integrity and excellence.

Lalong said “The Rt. Hon. Ahmed Wase is a consummate politician and a reliable ally who puts the interest of his people above personal gains. He has used his influence to promote the cause of Plateau State by putting up strong arguments and lobbying for the good of the State at the National Assembly”.

Lalong recalled that only recently, the Deputy Speaker led a delegation of all elected National Assembly members from Plateau State who donated some money to the Plateau State COVID-19 Endowment Fund as well as personally donated palliatives to the State and many people in his constituency.

The Governor also appreciated the Deputy Speaker for supporting the programmes and projects of the Rescue Administration in Plateau State as well as personally executing constituency projects that have touched the lives of the people positively.

While wishing the Rt. Hon. Wase many more years of peace, good health and progress, Governor Lalong urged him to continue to remain humble, loyal and selfless, while maintaining the good name he has cultivated over the years.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham, ANIPR,
Director of Press &Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
1st June 2020

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Gov. Lalong Celebrates Deputy Speaker NASS, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris @ 56