Members of National Forum of Former Legislators, comprising of former Senators, members of Federal House of Representatives, members of state assembly and councillors, has passed a vote of confidence on the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle for his commitment in assisting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the fight against banditry using non- kinetic measures.
The National Coordinator of the Forum, Rt.Hon. Nnanna Igbokwe said their visit to the office of the state Defence Minister was in solidarity to their colleague, Bello Matawalle who was a former member and principal officer of the Federal House of Representatives before becoming Governor of Zamfara state.
Rt.Hon. Babangida SM Nguroje, former deputy speaker of federal house of representatives and a member of the Forum’s board of trustees noted that Bello Matawalle is been attacked by members of the opposition who sees him as torn on their flesh ahead of 2027.
“Honourable Minister, you are doing well in your area of assignment and Nigerians expect more from you. Don’t relent in defending Nigeria with your knowledge and experience. Remain committed in upholding the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope mantra”, Nguroje advised.
Adding his voice, Senator Hussaini Yakubu said: we the former Legislators are happy with you because your are very focused, determined and upright in your dealings. We are proud of you and we urge you to continue doing that which keeps the enemies of Nigeria sleepless. You have our collective support, Senator Yakubu professed.
Dr. Bello Matawalle responding to his colleague Former Legislators, said his office is open for collaboration on any move to keep Nigeria united and save.
“I am not perturbed by the rants of mischief makers. I am more interested in making sure that terrorism and Banditry is trapped at all cost”, Matawalle stated.
