Worried by the socio economic backwardness of the erstwhile prosperous Kaltungo Chiefdom, the Secretary to the State Government SSG Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi has call for a rethink towards harnessing the Potentials of the area for economic development.
Professor Njodi who express this concern when he played host to Executives members of Kaltungo People’s Progressive Foundation in his office, also charged them to remain resolute in their commitment to revitalize the glorious past of the Chiefdom.
The SSG who also recall with nostalgia the good days of Kaltungo where unity was the pre-occupation of every leader, pledged his unalloyed support to the Kaltungo People’s Progressive Foundation.
The SSG further advised the Foundation to remain steadfast as every effort to correct the ills of the society is always faced with resistance from bad elements.
He added that their objectives of attracting productive ventures, combat the sales and consumption of illicit drugs are in line with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s commitment to advancing the course of the youth.
Professor Ibrahim Njodi also expressed satisfaction with the commitment shown by the elders to stand against moral decadence, poverty, illiteracy and economic backwardness, calling on all well meaning sons and daughters of the Chiefdom to join in the noble crusade.
The chief scribe also stressed the need for political and community elites to close ranks towards putting Kaltungo first before any parochial interest.
He debunked rumour of his intention to contest any political office saying it is premature for such declaration as his commitment is to ensure the successful delivery of Inuwa Yahaya’s mandate to the people.
The Chairman of the Kaltungo Peoples Progressive Foundation Reverend Luka Zakka said the idea of the foundation is a none Governmental organization with the mandate of addressing socio- economic challenges confronting the area.
Reverend Zakka, added that the foundation also re- defines the concept of community development to include moral re-orientation of the youth, attracting scholarship to indigent students, encouraging small scale business enterprenurship for the betterment of future of the Chiefdom.
In their separate remarks, the legal Adviser of the Foundation Barrister Danjuma Wantam, the Secretary Zakari Mohammed and some members reiterated their commitment towards working for a peaceful and better future for the Chiefdom.
They appealed to the SSG to reach out to prominent sons and daughters of the Chiefdom to support their noble objectives.
They also appreciated Governor Yahaya for awarding the Construction of Gundali road which has remain a long time dream for surrounding Communities.
Joshua Danmalam
Information Officer SSGs office.
24/2/33
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