A resident of Sokoto state on Wednesday expressed excitement over the appointment of the former NIWA Chairman, Alhaji Musa Adar, as the new Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI).
Aminu Umar Gada, described the appointment by President Bola Tinubu as “a bold, inspiring, and well-deserved national recognition.”
Gada, who is Ajiyan Gada said Adar had reputation as a man whose public service career has consistently reflected integrity, discipline, and dedication to nation building.
He said the people of Sokoto, particularly those who have followers of Adar’s political journey, received the news with joy and gratitude.
He noted that the President’s decision has further strengthened their trust in the Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to him, Adar’s track record at the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has proof that he possesses the competence, foresight, and managerial character required to reposition NEITI and deepen transparency in the extractive industries.
He added that the appointment has energized supporters across the state, many of whom consider it a personal victory for fairness, merit, and the recognition of loyal, hardworking technocrats from the Northwest.
Gada emphasized that President Tinubu’s choice of Adar is not only a reward for excellence but also a strategic step toward strengthening institutional accountability within the nation’s revenue generating sectors.
He added that supporters in the 23 local government areas would surely welcome the appointment as a “historic elevation,” and urged Adar to exercise his experience, and moral standing make him uniquely suited to lead NEITI at a crucial time for the nation.
He praised the President for entrusting such a sensitive national assignment to a man widely respected for transparency, fairness, and bridge building across political and communal lines.
Gada further stated that Adar represents a generation of leaders whose service is guided by humility, teamwork, and a commitment to national unity qualities that, according to him, will reflect strongly in his new role.
He also encouraged the new Executive Secretary to approach the assignment with the courage and clarity that have defined his leadership over the years, adding that Sokoto State is solidly behind him.
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