Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan representing Yobe North constituency, was yesterday endorsed for the post of Senate President by his state caucus.

Lawan, Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts, is planning to succeed David Mark.

His other challengers are Senators Bukola Saraki (Kwara) and George Akume (Benue).

If elected, Lawan who became a senator in 2007, will lead the 8th Senate for the next four years.

Making the endorsing public, Yobe State Senate caucus leader, Alhaji Bukar Abba Ibrahim, in a statement in Abuja said Lawan is being supported by the people and government of Yobe State.

Bukar, a former governor of the State, said Lawan possesses the required qualities, character and the frame of mind to make a qualitative Senate President.

He described Lawan as "energetic, hardworking and possessing progressive values."

"Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has demonstrated clear commitment to progressive values.

"He is energetic and hardworking and he has what it takes to lead the 8th Assembly", he added.

Bukar added that Lawan's cognate experience placed him above his peers.

The Yobe caucus also appealed for the support of the other parts of the Northeastern as well as other region for Lawan.