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Hajiya Saratu Iya Aliyu becomes the 1st female Northerner to take on leadership of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA).

Aliyu who was honoured in a grand investiture thanked NACCIMA for the opportunity to serve and the confidence reposed in her to pilot the affairs of NACCIMA as it’s 20th National President for the next 2 years. She promised to continue in the tradition of excellence by strengthening the NACCIMA secretariat and the capability of its staff.

General Abdulsalam A. Abubakar GCFR Nigeria’s former head of state led dignitaries to honour Aliyu. Abubakar who was chairman of the investiture ceremony, congratulated Aliyu and thanked NACCIMA for honouring her.

Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello Niger State Governor said NACCIMA made a good choice in Aliyu who will take the Association to greater heights under her leaderdhip.

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state wished Aliyu a successful tenure saying he is at home in Kaduna where he grew up.

Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Badaru Abubakar assured Aliyu of his support stating that having performed well as Kaduna chamber president, she will do great as the 20th national President of NACCIMA. Abubakar urged Aliyu to build on success of the immediate past president and make NACCIMA greater

Plateau State Governor Dr. Lalung advised Aliyu to focus on making Nigeria a truly but viable zero oil nation through Agriculture.

Governor Mallam Nasir El Rufai congratulated Aliyu and said Kaduna state government acknowledges the role of private sector as that of valuable partners in development. El Rufai who was represented by Prof. Kabiru Matu welcomed NACCIMA delegates across Nigeria to Kaduna.

Iyalode Alaba Lawson who handed over to Aliyu after a successful 2 year tenure as its 19th & 1st female president prayed for wisdom, knowledge and understanding for Aliyu to steer the ship of NACCIMA.

Giving the vote of thanks, Ide John C Udeagbala who is the 1st vice president thanked all serving and past members, dignatries and guests for making the investiture a success.

Aliyu a graduate of education from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, having served the chamber movement for almost 3 decades said the completion of Abuja towers will be of utmost priority during her 2 year tenure.

Aliyu is married to Senator Nuhu Labbo Aliyu, a retired Assistant Inspector-General of police and they are blessed with children and grandchildren.