By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi
The National Union of Bauchi state Students (NUBAS) has elected new executive members that will run the affairs of the Union for the next 365 days as stipulated in the union’s constitution 2010 as amended.
The election which was tagged Unity election took place at the multipurpose indoor Sports Hall Bauchi and started by 9 00 am of Wednesday 11th August 2017 under the watchful eyes of various security operatives in the state to avoid any breach of law and order.
The election which ended peacefully saw Faruq Sale Toro emerging as President, Khalid Sani Mato vice president 1 and Kadija Suleiman vice president 2.
Also elected are Mukthar Adam as Secretary General, Hassan Mohd Assistant Secretary, Rukayya Abdullahi Treasurer, Aliyu Bashir Financial Secretary, Mohamed Sani Social Director while the post of Public Relations went to Abdulrahaman Ahmed.
Speaking after the inauguration of the students new leaders, the representative of the state government vested with the responsibility of ensuring peaceful conduct of the election, Barrister Umar Faruq congratulated the new student’s leaders for their success at the just concluded Unity election.
Barrister Faruq expressed gratitude and Commend the election committee for the cooperation and understanding accorded to him in ensuring peaceful and acceptable election as directed by the state Government.
He assured the students of Government continued support and improving the quality of education and Youth development in the state.
In his speech after taking Oath of office, Sale Toro, expressed appreciation to all students of Bauchi state whom their support, cooperation and understanding made it possible for him and other officers elected day.
He assured the students that he will run the office together with them because it is an all inclusive administration whereby an open door policy would be employed to accommodate all students with the view to consolidating the achievements of the past leaders.
While appreciating the significant roles played by Barrister Lawal Faruk, the security personal and of course Journalists in ensuring the peaceful conduct of this historic election, Comrade Faruq Toro, commended Bauchi state Government under the good leadership of Barrister Mohammed Abubakar for bankrolling the cost of all processes that led to the success of the election without which would not be possible due to interest that was attached to the process of the election at initial stage.
The President however, assured the state Government of their readiness to work hand in hand with the present government particularly on the improvements of Youth and Education sectors in the state.
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