Northern Awareness Network Excited With Tinubu's Decision to Retain Defence Minister Matawalle

President Ahmed Bola Tinubu

The retention of Defence Minister Bello Mohammed Matawalle in President Tinubu's cabinet has been met with approval and praise from the Northern Awareness Network NAN which sees the decision as a positive step towards addressing security challenges in the North and the country at large, and they hope that Governor Lawal will take heed of this development and work towards a brighter future for Zamfara State.

The NAN chairman, Salihu Sulaiman, in a statement, said Matawalle's continued presence in the cabinet is a clear vindication of the Defence Minister against the fabricated allegations made by Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal. The group believes that Matawalle's continued presence in the cabinet signifies a vote of confidence in his leadership and his efforts to address the security challenges facing the North and the country as a whole.

The allegations made by Governor Lawal against Matawalle were seen as an attempt to discredit the Defence Minister and undermine his leadership. However, the decision to retain Matawalle in the cabinet despite these allegations shows that the government has faith in his abilities and trusts him to continue to address the security challenges facing the country.

Matawalle has been instrumental in addressing the security challenges in Zamfara State and the North as a whole. His efforts have led to a significant reduction in banditry and other criminal activities in the region. His leadership has been praised by many, including the NAN chairman, who sees his continued presence in the cabinet as a positive sign for the country.

The retention of Matawalle in the cabinet is a clear indication that the government values his contributions and believes in his ability to continue to make a positive impact. It also sends a message to those who seek to undermine his leadership that their efforts will not succeed.

In light of these developments, the NAN has called on Governor Lawal to redirect his focus and state resources towards projects that will benefit Zamfara State and help it recover from the grip of criminality. The group believes that with Matawalle at the helm of the Defence Ministry, the security situation in Zamfara and other parts of the North will continue to improve, paving the way for development and progress in the region.