The Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, has congratulated the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Honourable Ahmed Marafa, on his recent election as the Chairman of Northern States Speakers’ Forum.

In a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Mr Jibrin Ndace, the Governor described the appointment as thoughtful and well-deserved.

He said the Speaker was someone who had real passion for the parliamentary process and a decent sense of what was right as well as good judgment of fair play.

Governor Bello believed that the speaker would bring his wealth of experience and build an enduring relationship with the other Speakers to bring development to the region.

“As you take up this role, I once again congratulate you and assure you that the Northern States Governors are committed to work with you for the rapid development of the Northern region,” he said.