West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi Gathering To Buya Syafii Maarif

Governor of West Sumatra has a friendly relationship with Syafii Maarif/photo via ANTARA

YOGYAKARTA - The Governor of West Sumatra, Mahyeldi, visited the residence of a Muslim scholar and national figure from the Minang region, Ahmad Syafii Maarif or better known as Buya Syafii Maarif.

Mahyeldi's visit to the residence of the former general chairman of PP Muhammadiyah in Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Region, was to stay in touch and ask for support for the progress of West Sumatra's development.

In the informal meeting which took place warmly, Mahyeldi was accompanied by the Regional Secretary of West Sumatra, Hansastri.

The founder of the Maarif Institute also welcomed their arrival and conveyed several messages, including that the construction of the Padang-Pekanbaru toll road should continue, including the plan for the Silihat Laut flyover.

"Development in West Sumatra that has been running, including toll roads and those in planning, will continue. For the Silihat Laut flyover, three ministers have given support, continue. Run the government well and create professional public relations," said Buya, quoted by Antara, Thursday. , September 9th.

During the meeting, Mahyeldi did not forget to give souvenirs to Buya Syafii, including organic rice from his hometown, which he received with great enthusiasm and expressed his support for the organic food optimization program in West Sumatra.

Separately regarding the development of the Padang-Pekanbaru I toll road (Section Padang-Sicincin), the Deputy Governor of West Sumatra, Audy Joinaldy, gave good news.

According to him, the Ministry of Finance through the State Asset Management Institute (LMAN) has approved the payment of compensation for 18 land acquisition objects for the construction of the Padang-Sicincin section of the toll road, worth more than Rp. 11.4 billion.

"God willing, the West Sumatra-Riau toll road, the Padang-Sicincin section will continue," he said.