By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna

The Kebbi State Governor and Chairman, Progressives Governors’ Forum, Atiku Bagudu, has described Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), as a capable, brilliant and patriotic son of Kebbi State who has made valuable contributions to the development of the state and Nigeria at large.

The showered the encomiums in Abuja on Saturday at a special dinner organised by the Kebbi State Indigenes Association of Federal Workers (AKSIFES) in honour of Malami (SAN).

He congratulated the Justice Minister and his family for being recognised as a gentleman capable of adding value to Nigeria.

Bagudu also appreciated and commended the organisers, the Kebbi State Indigenes Association of Federal Workers, for recognising the importance of excellence by honouring the AGF.

“Let me start by appreciating the wisdom and magnanimity of the Association of Kebbi State Indigenes in the Federal Service for recognising the importance of excellence in our national life,” the governor said.

In his remarks, Malami expressed unreserved appreciation to the Kebbi State Government for playing a key role in facilitating the creation of an amiable atmosphere on the occasion of which as a son of Kebbi State he was nominated as a Minister in the Federal Government.

“It was my appointment as Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice which eventually resulted into our modest contribution to the nation and the recognition for investiture of honour we are witnessing tonight by the Association of Kebbi State Indigenes in the Federal Service (AKSIFES),” Malami said.

“I want once again thank the Kebbi State Government and people of Kebbi State. It is on the instance of the State Government that I was appointed as a Minister which paves the way for me to provide meaningful contribution to my country and my community on the basis of which Kebbi State Indigenes made the celebration possible,” he added.

Earlier, the Chairman of AKSIFES, Alhaji Bello Alkali, said it was in recognition of monumental contributions of Malami that they organised the programme and promised to celebrate more Kebbi indigenes and collaborate with all stakeholders in developing the state.

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