James Ibori, a former Governor of
Delta State, has been appointed as Patron of the Former Governors Forum, a
group made up of past state governors in Nigeria.
In a letter signed by Babangida
Aliyu, the Chairman of the group and former governor of Niger State, and Prof
Tunde Esan, the Executive Secretary, Ibori’s appointment took effect from July
13, 2020.
“In line with the provisions of
the Former Governors Forum and based on the unanimous decision of the Executive
Committee of the Forum, we convey to you your appointment as Patron of the
Forum.
“The Forum recognises your role
not only as a former governor but equally as a respected elder statesman with
passion for the promotion of unity in Nigeria, which is the major objective of
the Forum.
“In addition, your role as Patron
will be invaluable in the development of good leadership qualities among
emerging leaders in Nigeria,” the letter reads in part.
Ibori was governor of Delta State
from 1999 to 2007.
He was sentenced to thirteen
years in prison for money laundering by a court in the United Kingdom in 2012.
The politician served only four years
out of the thirteen years sentence handed by the United Kingdom court and was
later released from jail in 2016.
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