Support Grows for Tinubu in the North as Professionals Praise Security, Development Gains

The Northern Professionals and Academics Forum (NPAF) has expressed strong support for recent remarks made by Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, and the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s developmental strides across Northern Nigeria.

Speaking during the opening of a two-day interactive forum on government-citizen engagement organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) at the historic Arewa House in Kaduna, Governor Sani lauded President Tinubu’s commitment to state-level development.

> “No Nigerian President has supported governors like President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Governor Sani said. “No governor will oppose him.”



Similarly, the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, highlighted significant improvements in the security landscape in Kaduna and neighboring states. He credited the synergy between federal and state security agencies for what he described as a “remarkable drop in banditry and kidnappings.”

Ribadu further noted that the enhanced security situation has restored public confidence in road travel, particularly among government officials and ordinary commuters previously deterred by insecurity.

In a statement signed by its Head of Communications, Hajiya Fatima Bello, the Northern Professionals and Academics Forum said the remarks by Sani and Ribadu were “honest and factual reflections” of President Tinubu’s visible efforts in Northern Nigeria.

> “Those attacking them for speaking the truth are nothing but enemies of the North,” the forum declared.



The forum emphasized that under President Tinubu’s leadership, Northern states are receiving increased federal support, enabling governors to embark on people-focused projects and pay workers’ salaries promptly.

> “It is obvious that under Tinubu’s leadership, Northern Nigeria is experiencing sustained focus on critical areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, and security,” the NPAF said.



> “Governor Uba Sani and Malam Ribadu have rightly highlighted these achievements, which align with our own assessments as professionals and scholars committed to the region’s progress.”



The group commended what it called President Tinubu’s “multi-dimensional approach” to governance, describing it as a “blueprint for inclusive development.”

> “We salute Governor Sani and Adviser Ribadu for spotlighting these successes, which are translating into real improvements in livelihoods and safety across the North,” the statement added.



However, the group expressed concern over what it termed “unnecessary sentiments” among some individuals in the region who, it alleged, continue to undermine the President’s efforts.

> “Rather than support national progress, some elements choose to politicize issues for selfish interests,” the statement warned.



The Northern Professionals and Academics Forum is a non-partisan network of over 1,500 experts, educators, and practitioners committed to advancing socio-economic development in Northern Nigeria through research, policy advocacy, and civic engagement.