Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has disclosed that certain individuals are bent on sabotaging the Economic Summit that opens on Wednesday.

He emphasised that his administration will not be complacent, as there are enemies of progress around who are bent on disrupting and scuttling the summit.

He said, “Security reports have it that there are people who want to sabotage the administration’s plans and tamper with the peace the State is currently enjoying just for political reasons.”

The Governor therefore raised concerns over attempts by certain individuals to sabotage the forthcoming International Investment Summit, describing them as enemies of progress who are bent on disrupting the peace and development of the state.

The Governor made the remarks while presiding over an extraordinary State Executive Council meeting held at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Government House, Bauchi.

He said that the meeting’s agenda was concerning reaching policy discussions and not just contracts, stressing that the council’s primary responsibility is to design ideas and programmes that will strengthen governance and leave behind enduring legacies of good practice and transparency.

Bala Mohammed charged members of the Council to be watchful and proactive, warning that there are people trying to undermine government efforts as the state prepares to host investors and development partners at the summit.

“We should not be complacent, we should not take it for granted, because I have been hearing some voices, some people want to sabotage the event,” he said.

The Governor continued, “This is the characteristics of people who don’t want success, so all of you are going to be policemen, you must open your eyes and we are not going to allow anybody to tamper with our peace for any political reason.”

“They are against us and they are very few in number, and the majority of Bauchi State people are with us, so we want to tell our detractors that we are equal to the task.”

Bala Mohammed further warned that the state government would not allow anybody to disturb the peace the state is enjoying, to score political capital.

The Governor described the upcoming investment summit as the first of its kind since the inception of his administration, urging commissioners and other officials to take full ownership of the event and ensure its success.

“We are going to have an International Investment Summit. I know we are very busy, and we have to go back to see what we should do so that we can host these people.”

“I want the council members to know more about the event. I could not remember when such an occasion was held in Bauchi as a state, so there are so many things to be done to have a successful conduct,” he added.

He expressed gratitude to members of the State Assembly, contractors, and the public for their cooperation and continued support to the government.

Bala Mohammed also commended members of the press for their dedication in covering government projects across the state, describing their efforts as a mark of sacrifice and commitment to public enlightenment. (Nigerian Tribune)