Gov Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has congratulated Mrs. Chafari Kanya for emerging the new Director-General of the West Africa Gas Pipeline Authority, the first Nigerian and female to hold the position.

The governor congratulated the DG in a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Mr. Humwashi Wonosikou, on Wednesday, in Yola.

According to the governor, the organization had made the right choice, describing her victory as “Path-breaking, and a matter of immense pride not just to WAGPA, but to all Adamawa and Nigerian citizens.

“I could not be prouder to congratulate the next Director-General. I know Chafari will do the job in the best interests of everyone, whether or not she had their votes.

” I said Congratulations on your momentous victory”. Fintiri said.

The governor as expressing his optimism that Chafari would make a difference, having served the organization in different capacities before her elevation as DG.

“I am certain that WAGPA is set for transformation and consolidation of achievements of the outgoing Director-General.

Her emergence is not just a victory to Nigeria, but to ”WAGPA that would experience continuity in terms of standards and decorum in administration”.

He advised the new DG to work towards enhancing professionalism and positive change.

” WAGPA has proved again that the unity of the organization is strong. Congratulations.

I am proud of your well-run campaign and looking forward to seeing the positive changes you would bring to the West Africa Gas Pipeline Authority”.

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WAGPA is an international organization established by treaty, between Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana, to regulate the trans-border gas pipeline laid from offshore Nigeria to the four countries at the moment.

Chafari Kanya, a lawyer by training, hails from Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa state