In a historic move, His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN, has been unanimously endorsed as the new chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum.
Buni’s emergence came about during the 5the conference of the Forum, where they collectively advocated regional approach using irrigation potential for food security. Yusuf Ali, the
Senior Special Assistant on Digital and Strategic Communications to Governor Buni explained that Buni’s ascension was a consensus effort.
The Governor’s appointment, which will span the next two years, reflects the trust and confidence placed in his leadership by fellow governors of the basin region.
H.E Gov. Buni’s leadership is expected to drive collaborative efforts to address these issues insecurity, irrigation, food production, job creation and climate change, while promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development across the region.
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