The Former Governors Forum, a body of elected former governors from 1979 to date, has appointed former Governor James Ibori of Delta State as its Patron.
The appointment was conveyed via a letter dated 13th July and signed by the body’s Chairman, Dr. Aliyu Babangida, former governor of Niger State and its Executive Secretary, Prof. Tunde Esan.
According to the letter, Ibori’s appointment was unanimously approved by the Executive Committee of the Forum.
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The letter read in part: “The Forum recognises your role not only as a former governor, but equally as respected elder state man with passion for the promotion of unity in Nigeria, which is the major objective of the Forum.
“In addition, your role as Patron will be invaluable in the development of good leadership qualities among the emerging leaders in Nigeria, because one of the key objectives of the forum is development of a body of experienced and patriotic Nigerians that provide resource platform for the emergence of selfless leaders.”
