Falgore emerges Kano assembly speaker
Yusuf Falgore (NNPPP-Rogo) has emerged as speaker of the 10th Kano House of Assembly.
Lawmakers nominated Mr Falgore shortly after the proclamation of the assembly by Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf on Tuesday in Kano.
Mohammed Bello Butu-Butu (NNPP-Rimingado-Tofa) was also nominated as the deputy speaker by the lawmakers.
Thereafter, the house clerk, Ali Maje, swore in the duo.
(NAN)
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