The Kaduna State Chapter of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) now has a new Acting Chairman.
At a brief ceremony during a valedictory executive meeting held in Kaduna yesterday, the outgoing Chairman, Luka Binniyat, announced that he had been directed by the National President of MBF, Dr. Bitrus Pogu, to hand over leadership to his deputy in an acting capacity.
According to the Middle Belt Forum’s organizational structure, the Chairman is supported by a Deputy Chairman and three Vice Chairmen, followed by other executive members. However, the majority of the executive committee favored Mr. Daniel Ejembi, the Assistant Chairman 1, for the role. This decision was communicated to Dr. Pogu, who promptly approved the choice.
Before formally handing over Ejembi’s letter of appointment, Binniyat stated:
“Following my appointment to the National Working Committee (NWC) as the National Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Forum, the President of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Dr. Bitrus Pogu, in consultation with the NWC, has directed me to officially hand over to you, Assistant Chairman 1, to assume the position of Acting Chairman of the Kaduna State Chapter.
As such, I am no longer the Chairman of the Kaduna State Chapter of the MBF.
With this letter, you are hereby recognized as the official and only Acting Chairman of the MBF, Kaduna State Chapter, along with your duly elected Executive Committee, until otherwise directed by the NWC.
It must be emphasized that any individual or group claiming to act in your capacity or that of your executive committee may be liable for impersonation.
The President congratulates you on your new role and looks forward to a vibrant and effective Kaduna State Chapter under your leadership.”
Ejembi, a businessman, human rights activist, and anti-corruption crusader, has been a longtime resident of Kaduna. He hails from Benue State.
The Middle Belt Forum represents ethnic groups from Northern Nigeria that were historically outside the Othman Dan Fodio Caliphate and the Kanem-Borno Empire before colonial rule. It spans 14 northern states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Ethnic groups from Southern Kaduna, Southern Kebbi, Southern Borno, and Southern Bauchi, as well as those from Adamawa, Gombe, Nasarawa, Plateau, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Taraba, Benue, and the FCT, are all members of the MBF.
