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Engr. Saleh Mamman Tarabans hail President Buhari over minister-nominee


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 Tarabans from all parts of the country yesterday hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for choosing Engr. Sale Mamman for the ministerial slot of the state in his second term cabinet, just as they urge Governor Dairus Ishaku to appoint his cabinet members in the state.
Although a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Taraba State Governor Daris Ishaku described the Taraba minster nominee as one of the “finest gentle man with deep sense of commitment to responsibility.''
The governor in a tweet said Mamman is an illustrious son of Taraba state.

Also various statekholders and leaders of the APC in the state all agreed with President Buhari’s choice saying Taraba state has been given an opportunity to showcase another of its best to the world.

The Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) expressed its appreciation to the President Muhammadu for nominating   Engr. Sale Mamman as a minister, describing the choice as a boaster to the party morale in the state.

Spokesperson of the APC in Taraba State, Mr Aaron Artimas said  President Buhari made a good choice from Taraba state and every member of the APC is proud.
Describing the choice of  Engr. Sale Mamman  as a round peg in a round hole, Artimas  described  the ministerial nominee as a patriotic party loyalist who had always stands by the party .
Also a group, Taraba Progressive Movement, has lauded the nomination of Engr. Sale Mamman for the ministerial slot of the state.
The group in a press statement signed by one of its coordinator Martins Andekin  said the nomination was not only well-deserved but also one that will move the party  forward in Taraba state.
The statement reads: “The Taraba Progressive Movement wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude to President Buhari on the appointment of  Engr. Sale Mamman as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Engr. Sale Mamman is one of the best technocrats in Taraba state; he is an astute politician, a sterling administrator and effective leader. His service to the people of Taraba state both as a civil servant and private individual is glorious and satisfactory.”

Known for many his philanthropist gestures in the State, Mamman who hails from Lau Local Government is reputed for integrity and discipline many residents told Taraba Truth and Facts in Jalingo.

“…As it is now, you should focus on strengthening the party through genuine reconciliation among aggrieved members, encouraging emerging new party leaders to give their best in supporting members and providing constructive, objective and formidable opposition to the ruling party at the state level.”
“For youths in Taraba State, Engr. Sale Mamman appointment did not come as a surprise to us. He has distinguished himself and has shown capacity in all his previous political assignments as a leader with high level of intelligence to deliver. His appointment is very welcome to the APC family particularly youths in Taraba state.”
 Another member of the APC from southern zone Rimamnde Bitrus Nuhu, urged the nominatee to help build a strong APC and unite all blocks in the party saying his nomination has brought great peace to the party.
''This is to congratulate you for making the Ministerial list on behalf of Taraba APC. May God Almighty grant you Grace and Wisdom to help us build a strong APC together in Taraba state.''

Engr. Saleh Mamman before his nomination as Minister representing Taraba State in the next level cabinet is a board member Federal University Wukari.
He served in various committee in Taraba  State during the last election.

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