📰 PRESS RELEASE
APC DASS, TAFAWA BALEWA, BOGORO FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY, BAUCHI STATE
📅 May 31, 2025
APC Commends President Tinubu for Appointing Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara as Chairman, National Credit Guarantee Company
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Dass, Tafawa Balewa, and Bogoro Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, represented by elected officials, party executives, and critical stakeholders, issues this press release in recognition and appreciation of a landmark political development.
We sincerely commend His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointing our leader, the Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, former Speaker of the 8th National Assembly, as the Chairman of the Board of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC).
🏛️ Dogara’s Appointment: Timely, Deserved, and Reaffirming
This appointment is timely, well-deserved, and meritorious. It reaffirms what we have always known: that Rt. Hon. Dogara remains a loyal, steadfast pillar of the APC, both within the constituency and at the national level. His unwavering commitment to the party's progress and his unmatched mentorship and leadership make him an ideal fit for this national assignment.
📜 Legislative Legacy of Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara
As Speaker of the 8th National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dogara led with purpose and distinction. Under his leadership, the House of Representatives achieved:
- Over 300 bills passed
- 1,000+ resolutions addressing national challenges
- Hundreds of public petitions from ordinary Nigerians resolved
His leadership also saw the passage of landmark bills, including:
- North East Development Commission Act
- Petroleum Industry Governance Bill
- Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission Act
He also defied convention by personally sponsoring over 10 bills and a motion—a rare feat for a presiding officer—especially one focused on local government autonomy.
🎖 A Leader Rooted in Service, Guided by Principle
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Rt. Hon. Dogara, a man who rose through hard work, discipline, honesty, and fear of God. He embodies hope, humility, courage, and competence, and we are confident his leadership at the NCGC will bring credibility, direction, and national impact.
🇳🇬 Commitment to President Tinubu and APC
On our part, we reaffirm our loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC National Leadership, pledging our full support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
We pray for continued wisdom, strength, and divine guidance for Mr. President as he steers the nation toward unity, progress, and prosperity. His administration’s inclusivity and responsiveness—as shown in this appointment—strengthen our collective belief in a better Nigeria.
🙏 Appreciation and Commitment
The appointment of Rt. Hon. Dogara demonstrates that capable individuals are being entrusted with national responsibilities that demand clarity of purpose, courage, and competence. We remain grateful to President Tinubu for his commitment to fairness, meritocracy, and national unity.
Long Live the APC
Long Live Bauchi State
Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria
🖊️ Signed:
- Hon. Jafaru Gambo Leko, Member, House of Representatives, Dass/Tafawa Balewa/Bogoro Federal Constituency
- Hon. Abdulrashid A. Mu’azu, Member, Bauchi State House of Assembly (Lere/Bula Constituency)
- Barr. Rabiu Garba, State Legal Adviser, APC Bauchi State
- Hon. Haruna Rikaya, State Assistant Secretary, APC Bauchi State
- Hon. Jemima J. Dutse, APC Zonal Women Leader, Bauchi South
- Hon. Umar Jibo, APC Chairman, Dass LGA
- Hon. Istifanus Manasseh (JP), APC Chairman, Bogoro LGA
- Alh. Bello Musa, APC Chairman, Tafawa Balewa LGA
- Hon. Mohammed Sadiq, Stakeholders Chairman, Dass LGA
- Hon. Michael Gizo Damina, Stakeholder, Bogoro LGA
- Hon. Haruna Shuaibu Burwat, Stakeholder, T/Balewa LGA
- Barr. Nataniel (Natty) Bogoro, Stakeholder
- Hon. Habila Salem, Stakeholder, Bogoro LGA
- Hon. Suleiman Madaki, Stakeholder, T/Balewa LGA
- Alh. Jibrin Hussaini Jibo, Stakeholder, T/Balewa LGA
- Dr. Saidu Aliyu Gital, Stakeholder, T/Balewa LGA
- Dr. M. D. Yusuf Magalam, Stakeholder, T/Balewa LGA
- Alh. Ya’u Muhammad Gital, Stakeholder, T/Balewa LGA
- Alh. Abdu Usman Aliyu Kardam, Stakeholder, T/Balewa LGA
Issued by:
Barr. Rabiu Garba, Esq.