Vice-President Namadi Sambo has reiterated the Federal Government's commitment to good governance and delivery of dividends of democracy to the citizenry.
Sambo gave the assurance on Saturday at a grand reception organised for Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, the National Chairman of PDP in his home town of Mayo-Kalaye in Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the reception was packaged by members of PDP from the North-East geo-political zone to honour the party's national chairman.
Sambosaid that government would continue to implement the party’s manifesto and programmes, which he said, were in line with the ideals of democracy and good governance.
He said it was based on the government's commitment to deliver on its campaign promises that the administration had focused on power, agriculture, education, among other sectors of the economy.
Sambocommended the organisers of the reception, saying: “the administration has confidence in his ability to take the party to greater heights.’’
In his remarks, Gov. Babangida Aliyu, the Chairman of Northern Governors Forum, who spoke on behalf of PDP governors, described Tukur as a responsible elder that would add value to the party.?
Babangida, who is the governor of Niger,assured Tukur of the governors' readiness to support and work with him for the greatness of the party.
In his address, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, said his new position was an opportunity for him to offer selfless service and to provide President Goodluck Jonathan and his team the needed support to deliver on good governance.
Tukur noted the series of challenges facing the nation, particularly in areas of power, unemployment, security, corruption and collapsed of value systems.
The PDP national chairman called for unity among Nigerians so that the nation could make progress in all fields of human endeavours.
Tukur, who decried the near neglect of agriculture, which he described as a key sector, noted that agriculture could effectively tackle the nation's unemployment and ensure its food security.
The reception was witnessed by many PDP chieftains, including governors, ministers, and senators, among other politicians. (NAN)
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