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Borno: Governor Zulum appoints 168 aides, 104 board members

Governor Babagana Zulum has appointed 168 assistants and 104 board members for the 15 agencies and commissions.

• March 25, 2024
Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum
Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum

Governor Babagana Zulum has appointed 168 assistants and 104 board members for the 15 agencies and commissions.

This was announced in a statement by Bukar Tijjani, the secretary to the Borno State Government, on Monday in Maiduguri.

He said the appointees comprised nine senior technical assistants, 81 senior special assistants, and 78 special assistants.

Mr Tijjani also listed 104 others as chairmen and Board members of 15 agencies and commissions.

He said the appointment was based on the powers conferred on the governor by section 208(2)d of the Constitution.

“The governor congratulates the appointees and looks forward to their contributions to the development of Borno,” Mr Tijjani said.

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