Zulum presents list of 20 commissioner nominees to Borno Assembly for confirmation
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has forwarded a list of new State Commissioner nominees to The Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, Alhaji.Abdulkarim Lawan for confirmation.
This is according to an official letter dated 14th May, 2022, which was issued by the governor to the state assembly, seeking the confirmation of the names of the nominees as commissioners
The appointments of the new members of the State Executive Council (SEC) came about 40 days after the dissolution of previous state cabinet last month immediately after Eidel Ftr sallah festival in May 2022.
The list of nominees for confirmation as commissioners include: Professor Mihammed Arab Alhaji, Hon. Pogu Lawan Chbok, Architect Isa Garba Haladu, Hon. Abatcha Umar Ngala, Engineer Mustapha Gubio and Engineer Lawan Abba Wakilbe.
Others include Hon. Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo, Engineer Tijani Alkali Goni, Dr. Ali Bunu Mustapha, Hon. Sugun Mai Meleh, Engineer Dr. Babagana Mustapha Malumbe, Hon. Saina Buba, Hon. Yerima Lawan Kareto, Engineer Yuguda Saleh Vungas, Hon. Abubakar Tijani, Hon. Buba Lawan Walama, Hon. Adamu Alhaji Lawan, Hon. Kaka Shehu Lawan, Architect Yerima Saleh and Hon. Babakura Abba Jato.
Among the 20 nominees forwarded to the house for confirmation, 17 state commissioners were retained, two commissioners were dropped, while three new commissioners were appointed to join the new cabinet .
Those dropped included – The former State Commissioner of Health, Mrs. Juliana Bitrus and former State Commissioner of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Engineer Mohammed Kabiru Wanori while those newly appointed include Professor Mohammed Arab Alhaji, Hon. Pogu Lawan Chibok, Hon. Abatcha Umar Ngala and Dr. Ali Bunu Mustapha.
Governor Zulum, further, expressed the appreciation of the executive arm of government to the honourable house members for their support, cooperation and close working relationship.
He also reassured the house of his continuous support and cooperation to serve the people of Borno better and rebuild the state successfully.
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, State Commissioners, The Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, Alhaji.Abdulkarim Lawan,