Adamawa Honours Boss Mustapha, Babachir Lawal

Daji Sani

Adamawa State indigenes have celebrated their two illustrious sons, Babachir Lawal and Boss Mustapha for their immense contributions to the development of Hong town, the state and the entire country.

The duo, who served as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration were described as men of impeccable character whose roles have engineered positive development in the entire nation.

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Aminu Abdulkadir, who chaired the special reception organised recently in their honour in Hong, Adamawa State, said, “both were men of impeccable character whose role as SGF engineered positive development in the entire country especially at the levels of policy formulation. They showed unwavering commitment and loyalty to their principal and contributed immensely to the stability in the cabinet of PMB’s administration”

According to him, “the celebrants created a lot of employment for graduates and gave appointments at the level of CEOs of many federal government agencies to many Adamawa indigenes. They brought the Federal Medical Centre to Hong among other MDA’s physical presence in Adamawa State.

“We would continue to be proud of your sterling leadership qualities while in office. Your pedigree and antecedents during your previous appointments have fascinated the indigenes of Hong and indeed Adamawa state in general to rally round the duo as SGF, being your last political appointment,” he said.

He however, urged them to continually present themselves in service of the state and the country at large in higher positions.

Lawal was appointed Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) in 2015 and served till 2017.

Mustapha came into office as SGF in November 2017 and served till May 29, 2023. Prior to his appointment, he served as Managing Director of Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).

Aminu noted that while in office, the duo served the nation, coordinating effectively cabinet meetings and agencies under the presidency.

Mustapha, while responding on behalf of both of them thanked the indigenes for the honour.

He also eulogised former President Buhari for the confidence reposed in them to serve as SGF.