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Gov. Lawal submits 18 commissioner-nominees to Zamfara Assembly

“The speaker of the house, Alhaji Bilyaminu Moriki, unveiled the list in Gusau on Friday after a brief discussion with members of the house.”

• July 29, 2023
Dauda Lawal-Dare
Governor Dauda Lawal-Dare [Photo Credit: Vanguard News]

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has sent his list of 18 commissioner-nominees to the state assembly for screening and confirmation.

This is in a statement by the assembly spokesperson, Nasiru Biyabiki, on Friday.

“The speaker of the house, Alhaji Bilyaminu Moriki, unveiled the list in Gusau on Friday after a brief discussion with members of the house,” Mr Biyabiki said.

The listed nominees are Abdurrahman Tumbido (Maru local government),

Lawal Barau (Bungudu), Kabiru Moyi (Birnin-magaji), Balkisu Moriki (Zurmi), Tasiú Musa (Shinkafi), Mannir Haidara (Kaura-Namoda), Retired Capt. Bala Mai-Riga (Talata-Mafara), and Abduláziz Muhammad (SAN) (Gusau).

“Others are Ahmad Yandi (Gusau), Wadatau Madawaki (Gusau), Dr. Aísha Anka (Anka), Bello Auta (Gusau), Abdulmalik Gajam (Gusau), Sule Adamu (Gummi), Salisu Musa (Tsafe), Mahmud Muhammad (Bukkuyum), Yaú Haruna (Bakura) and Dr. Nafisa Muhammad (Maradun),” he added.

He said the speaker directed the nominees to bring their education certificates and current tax clearance on or before Tuesday, August 1, for screening. 

(NAN)

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