By Hamza Suleiman
THE NORTH East Governors’ Forum has appointed Umar Gulani as its new Director General.
This is contained in a statement issued by the forum’s chairman and Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, through his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya in Maiduguri.
Zulum expressed confidence in Gulani’s ability to lead the forum effectively, citing his extensive experience in governance and public service.
He urged him to leverage his expertise to advance the forum’s mission of fostering development and cooperation across the North East region.
The governor also extended his gratitude to the outgoing Acting Director-General, Mohammed Yusufari, for his contributions to the forum and the region during his tenure.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gulani, a seasoned administrator, is expected to bring decades of experience in public service to his new role.
Before this appointment, Gulami served as Director of General Services at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation from 2019 to 2022.
He also played a key role as representative of the SGF’s office on the Presidential Committee on North East Initiative (PCNI) from 2014 to 2019.
Earlier, he worked as Deputy Director in the Department of Planning, Ministry of Defence, from 2011 to 2013.
A graduate of the University of Maiduguri with a Bachelor of Arts in Education (1985), Gulani has attended several high-level management and leadership courses, including Leadership Training with UN-Habitat in 2003 and an International Human Resource and Personnel Management course in 2005.
NAN reports that the North East Governors’ Forum, comprising governors of six states in the region, serves as a platform to address common challenges of security, economic development, and rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of insurgency. (NAN)
