Buni Appoints Development Experts Sa’id Alkali as Honorary Advisor on Lake Chad

Buni Appoints Development Experts Sa’id Alkali as Honorary Advisor on Lake Chad

By: Michael Mike

Yobe State Governor and Chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum (LCBGF), Hon. Mai Mala Buni has appointed the international development expert, Dr. Sa’id Alkali Kori, as Honorary Special Adviser on International Relations and Development, and Technical Advisor to the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum.

The appointed was communicated in a statement issued on Thursday by the Secretary to the Yobe State Government, Baba Mallam Wali.

Buni noted that the appointment to the exalted office is in recognition of the appointee’s past records of performance, dedication, and personal commitment to the development of the state.

According to the statement, “Alkali’s vast international network and proven leadership will significantly enhance our engagement with multilateral partners and accelerate progress across the Lake Chad Basin.

“Sa’id Alkali Kori brings a formidable international profile: He holds a Doctorate Degree from the University of Liverpool (UK), a Master’s from the University of Salford (UK), and a Bachelor’s in Architecture from FUT Yola.

“As Chairman/Group CEO of multinational Thinklab Group Limited and former General Manager at Family Home Funds, he possesses deep expertise in development finance and cross-border investment. An academic (lecturer at the University of Liverpool, Yobe State University, and others) and seasoned board leader (BIM Africa, Fulus Capital), his work across over 34 countries equips him with unparalleled insights into global development diplomacy.

“This appointment underscores the commitment of Yobe State and the LCBGF to leverage world-class expertise in fostering sustainable regional growth and international cooperation.”

Buni Appoints Development Experts Sa’id Alkali as Honorary Advisor on Lake Chad