By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has reassured Nigerians that he would do his best to tackle the security challenges in the country.
The Minister stated this when he received a powerful delegation from the Jigawa State who paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the Ship House, Abuja.
Speaking on insecurity situation in the country, the Minister said that though the task before them was enormous, they were determined to surmount the challenges.
He said he was overwhelmed with the gesture of solidarity, prayer and well wishes extended to him, saying that it would spur him to do more to the nation and humanity.
The Governor, l Malam Umar Namadi, said the purpose of the visit was to honour, pray and congratulate their illustrious son, who was appointed as the Honourable Minister of Defence by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Namadi described the Minister as a man with a large heart and a successful administrator, saying that he achieved a lot as Governor.
“As a former Governor of Jigawa, he achieved a lot in the State and I believe he will replicate such a feat as Minister of Defence,” he said. READ ALSO:
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According to a statement by the Ministry’s Director Press & Public Relations, Mrs Victoria Agba-Attah, among the dignitaries on the Governor’s entourage were, the Speaker of Jigawa State House of Assembly, Hon Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, Deputy Speaker, Hon Sani Isyaku Abubakar, Secretary of Jigawa, Emir of Hadejia and Chairman Jigawa State Council of Chiefs, Commissioners, and state legislators.
Highlight of the visit was the presentation of a congratulatory card by the Governor as a mark of love and solidarity to the Minister.
