Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has onFriday, met behind closed doors with former Speaker, House of Representatives,
Yakubu Dogara and other members representing various constituencies of thestate at the National Assembly to discuss areas of partnerships andcollaboration for the development of the state.Speaking with newsmen shortly after the meeting held atSummerset Continental Hotel in Abuja, Governor Bala said the meeting was todiscuss on the need for synergy and cooperation between the two arms of thegovernment.
Bala Mohammed who appealed to the members to use theirpositions to bring projects that will have positive impact on the lives of thecitizens of the state, also expressed gratitude to the lawmakers for resolvingto work in synergy with his administration.
He called on the people of the state regardless of theirpolitical differences to join hands with the two bodies for the speedydevelopment of the state, adding that the time for partisan politics is over.
The Senator representing Bauchi Central, Senator HalliruDauda Jika who spoke on behalf of the Senators, reaffirmed their commitmenttowards supporting the governor to overcome the challenges affecting theprogress and development of the state.
On his past, the immediate past Speaker, House ofRepresentatives, Yakubu Dogara while applauding Governor Bala Mohammed forcoming up with the initiative, said the members have resolved to support himirrespective of their political differences so as to execute his developmentalprogrammes
