SENATOR ABIRU ASSUMES LEADERSHIP OF SOUTHERN SENATORS’ FORUM ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

In a landmark development within the Nigerian Senate, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, renowned economist and former Managing Director of Polaris Bank, has been elected as the Chairman of the Southern Senators’ Forum.

This significant decision was reached unanimously by 54 Senators representing the 17 Southern states, signaling a collective endorsement of Senator Abiru’s leadership abilities and vision for the forum.

Senator Abiru’s illustrious career in banking, coupled with his expertise in economics and accounting, positions him as a formidable leader capable of navigating the intricate challenges facing the Southern region.

His tenure as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and other Financial Institutions underscores his deep understanding of economic dynamics, which will undoubtedly inform his approach to addressing regional and national issues.

Joining Senator Abiru in steering the affairs of the Southern Senators’ Forum are six other distinguished Senators who were elected as executives.

Notably, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, the outgoing Chairman of the forum and Leader of the 10th Senate, highlighted the unanimous support for Senator Abiru’s leadership, emphasizing the forum’s commitment to unity and progress.

Accepting his new role, Senator Abiru expressed his dedication to championing the interests of Nigeria and Nigerians, emphasizing collaboration with the Northern Senators’ Forum to advance the nation’s development agenda.

He articulated a clear vision for the forum, emphasizing its role as a platform for constructive dialogue, analysis, and action on pressing national issues.

Senator Abiru’s leadership marks a new chapter for the Southern Senators’ Forum, with promises of renewed vibrancy and purpose.

As the forum sets out to fulfill its mandate, Senator Abiru’s leadership is poised to catalyze positive change, both within the Southern region and across Nigeria as a whole.