Competence informed my choice of Dep Governor, says Governor Yusuf

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disclosed that the nomination and confirmation of Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor was based on his matching competency and commitment to the development of the state.

His words: “Wr tried as much as possible to select someone who can provide matching contributions towards the development of the state.”

He made the disclosure while opening the 39th Executive Council Meeting held at Government House Kano.

In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad; Yusuf said that he transmitted Garo’s name following the resignation of the former Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo.

The Governor revealed that “So many people were presented, but we have to look into their past performances, look at their competency and look at what they did to the state before and what they can contribute today; Murtala Sule Garo is a seasoned politician that can give his own contribution.”

Yusuf further commended the State House of Assembly under the leadership of Speaker Jibril Ismail Falgore for the speedy confirmation of the nominee.

He maintained that very soon the newly confirmed Deputy Governor would be sworn in and urged the people to support him towards the successful delivery of the responsibilities of his office

Yusuf Yusuf while appreciating Garo for scaling through the House confirmation process, also congratulated the newly appointed Head of Service Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota.

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