By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi
Zuru Patriotic Forum (ZPF) has inaugurated its new executive committee members over the weekend [ This came in the wake of the recent death of its founding chairman Alh. Sani Yusuf Tadi.
While delivering his address after inaugurating the new executive committee members, Senator Garba Musa Maidoki representing Kebbi South senatorial District in the red chamber of the federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairman Board of Trustees of ZPF said ” let me begin by welcoming you all to this historic event and inauguration of newly appointed executive committee members.
Senator Maidoki, renewing his deep condolence to all on the demise of the late chairman, expressed his shock over the loss of the deceased and prayed to Allah to forgive him and grant him eternal rest.
“Zuru Patriotic Forum was established in 2017. Since its coming into being, ZPF has made remarkable progress in many ways. It has affected the lives of many men, women and children through its work on education, health, environment, relief supplies to internally displaced persons among others things.
He added that despite its lean resources, ZPF has supported many young men and women to further their educational aspirations. ZPF has organized a series of training for them to pass the JAMB exam and secure admission into our tertiary institutions in the country.
In the area of health, we have intervened in many important ways especially the rehabilitation of some sections of the Martha Bamaiyi General Hospital, Zuru and the Medical outreach interventions have permitted ZPF to support many sick persons in the four local government areas of Zuru, Danko Wasagu, Fakai and Sakaba.
He further stressed that ” An important pillar of our work has been the provision of relief supplies to internally displaced persons affected by banditry attacks.
The forum has worked tirelessly in the area of environment through its tree planting campaign. Thousands of trees have been planted in many schools to provide shade as well as protection against wind and erosion in the affected schools, he explained”.
Equally, I wish to state that ZPF will continue to expand these interventions. The support of all stakeholders is therefore crucial for success. I take this opportunity to thank all the donors of ZPF. We value their support and tremendous efforts.
He also said “We are here today to witness the inauguration of newly appointed ZPF Executive Committee. The Chairman and members of the committee were assigned these responsibilities because of their interest and sterling commitment to the development of our homeland.
He went on to state that membership of the committee has no religious, tribal or political leanings. They are committed members of Zuru land with burning desire to contribute to the development of the land. This is the sole condition for their membership.
ZPF should continue to improve its contributions to the development of Zuru land. We need to forge partnership with key development actors, both government and non governmental, to ensure success in reducing the scourges of poverty, unemployment, insecurity and environmental degradation. Identify the needs of the Zuru people and do some meaningful engagement with political elite, state and LGAs for the development of Zuru land. He challenged the new executive to create a roadmap to achieve success for ZPF and Zuru land.
He reminded the Executive Committee that we have every confidence in their ability to carry on with the good work of ZPF. Our doors are always open to provide guidance and support in every possible way.
In his remarks, the newly appointed chairman, Dr. Ishaq Danbauchi, expressed his joy and tremendous gratitude over their appointment as ZPF chairman and members of the Committee.
He said the journey ahead is not an easy task but, ” we recognize the need for us to be patient, to work hard and show a level of commitment to bring positive development and changes to the forum and the entire Zuru land, He explained”.
Dr. Bauchi assured the forum that under his leadership he will work hard to bring positive change, adding that “we rely on individuals for funding of our programs, so without delay we intend to open an appeal fund to sponsor JAMB training for January 2024 and for quarterly medical outreach.
He further stated that the task ahead is daunting but can be accomplished given the wealth of experience of the members of the Committee and their zeal for the developmental of Zuru.
Expressing delight over the appointment, Dr Danbauchi thanked the Board of Trustees for the recommendation and participation at the Inauguration. “We thank you all and wish everyone safe journey back to your respective destination.
Newly appointed members are: Dr. Ishaq Danbauchi as chairman, Mr. Musa Dabo as vice chairman, Malam Mukhtar Muhammad as Secretary,Dr. Lawal Gade as Financial Secretary, Mal. Mahmud Salisu asTreasurer and Mr. Bamaiyi Aniko as Organising Secretary.
Others are: Nura Yahaya Sanda as Publicity Secretary, Rilwanu Saidu Wasagu as
Auditor General, Mr. Muhammad Yazid Abubakar as
Assistant Financial Secretary, Mr. Zayyanu Imam Hussaini as
Asst. Organising Secretary, Mr. Andrew Samuel as Assistant Secretary,
Mr . Muhammad Rabiu Hassan
ICT Director, Mr. Basha Dauda as
Asst. ICT Director and Mr. Hamisu Muhammad as Asst Publicity Secretary.
The inauguration ceremony took place at conference Hall of federal University of Agriculture Zuru where many important dignitaries took part.
In his Goodwill massage a philantropic in the area, Alh. Danladi Kesto, commended the late chairman Alh. Sani Yusuf Tadi for the legacy he left behind while leading the Forum. He expressed his deep condolence to everyone and prayed to Allah to grant him eternal rest.
He assured the newly inaugurated members of his continued support to the forum and urged them to dedicate themselves for the achievement of the objectives for which the forum was established.
