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Governor Bagudu sacks all commissioners in Kebbi

Governor Atiku Bagudu has approved the dissolution of the Kebbi state executive council with immediate effect.

• September 7, 2022
Governor Abubakar Bagudu
Sen Abubakar Bagudu

Governor Atiku Bagudu has approved the dissolution of the Kebbi state executive council with immediate effect.

The dissolution is contained in a statement signed by the secretary to the state government, Babale Umar-Yauri, on Wednesday.

“The governor is sincerely appreciative of the individual contributions of each member of the cabinet. He thanked them for their dedication to duty and ensuring peace and steady development of the state during their tenure in office,” the statement said.

The statement further said Mr Bagudu commended all the members of the dissolved council for their performance.

“A reconstituted state executive council would be announced soon,” it added. “Some of the members of the dissolved council may be reappointed as well as others from outside.” 

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