By Amina Abdullahi Girbo, Bauchi
Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has declared strong commitment of his administration to protect citizens of the state against all forms of injustice.
The governor disclosed this when farmers farming in the forest visited him at the Government House Bauchi to present their petition on land crisis at Gwaljamo forest of Toro Local Government Area of the state.
Governor Bala who sympathized with the farmers on the crisis affecting them in the forest, said as responsible government, his administration will study their petition critically with a view to find lasting solution to the matter.
Represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House Bauchi, Dr Aminu Hassan Gamawa, the governor said the issue would be investigated for immediate action.
“I welcome you to Government House Bauchi on behalf of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed who asked me to be with you on his behalf.
“Toro Local Government is so important to Bauchi State and as such we assure you that we will study your petition to presented to us so that we can solve the matter amicably.” Said Governor Bala.
Governor Bala Mohammed therefore appreciated the visitors for conducting themselves peacefully in the process and urged them not to relent in supporting his administration for the provision of the needed social amenities.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Ibrahim Adamu Nabardo said the visit to the governor is to present him with their petition on the crisis rocking the forest for government’s intervention.