President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, PhD, GCON, has been appointed Grand Patron of the Bade West Elite Solidarity Movement.
The appointment was formally conveyed to him on Friday evening when he received in audience a distinguished delegation of the Movement at his residence in Gashua, Yobe State.
In his acceptance remarks, Senator Lawan described the appointment as a privilege he does not take lightly.
“I am deeply honoured and humbled to have been appointed as Grand Patron of the Bade West Elite Solidarity Movement.
“I accept this responsibility with gratitude and a renewed sense of duty. The Bade West Elite Solidarity Movement represents the collective aspirations of our people. To be entrusted with the role of Grand Patron is a privilege I do not take lightly,” Senator Lawan said.
The former Senate President commended the leadership and members of the Movement for their foresight, unity of purpose, and dedication to the development of Bade West and indeed the entire Bade Local Government.
“As Grand Patron, I pledge to work closely with the leadership and members of the Movement to promote the ideals of unity, brotherhood, and the socio-economic advancement of our people,” he added.
This was contained in a statement signed by Ezrel Tabiowo, Media Adviser to Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, PhD, GCON
Yobe North Senatorial District.