As President Bola Tinubu considers replacing Ajuri Ngelale, who stepped down from his duties over the weekend, a body known as Progressive Northern Media Professionals, has urged the President to appoint Mallam Abdulaziz Abdulaziz as his spokesman.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Kano on Monday, the association pleads with president Tinubu to consider Abdulaziz for the top job, describing him as a professional, who has all it takes to perform credibly, if given the opportunity.
The statement which is signed by the interim president of the group, Mallam Mahmood Muhammad, further described Abdulaziz as a forthright journalist, who always handles his job with all seriousness, noting that his last assignment as editor with Daily Trust newspaper is glaring for all to see.
It stressed that Abdulaziz is a team player, who would rally other professionals in the media unit to effectively churn out information that would promote the image of the Presidency, if elevated as official spokesperson for President Tinubu.
The association equally emphasised the need for Nigerians to be patient with Mr. President, as the present administration is poised to pull the country out of the woods, saying although the current economic policies are unpleasant, it would be beneficial to all at the end of the day.
According to the media group, President Tinubu meant well for the country, and as such, concerted efforts must be geared by all in giving the administration the needed support to succeed, in its determined efforts to move the country forward.
