Katsina emirate appoints ex-aviation minister Sirika, Gov. Radda’s son as district heads
The Katsina Emirate Council has appointed former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika, Governor Dikko Radda’s son, Umar, and four others as additional district heads.
Their appointment was contained in a statement by Bello Ifo, the secretary to the emirate, on Saturday in Katsina.
According to the statement, Mr Sirika is the new Marusan Katsina, district head of Shargalle in Dutsi Local Government.
Mr Umar is the new Gwagwaren Katsina, district head of Radda in Charanchi Local Government.
Other district heads who made the list were Sanusi Kabir-Usman, Karshin Katsina, and the district head of Shinkafi in Kaita Local Government.
Also, Ahmad Abdulmumini-Kabir was appointed as the Dan-majen Katsina, district head of Dankama, in Kaita Local Government.
The rest were Abubakar Dardisu, Sarkin Mudurun Katsina, the district head of Muduru in Mani Local Government, and Alhaji Gambo Abdullahi, Dausayin Katsina, the district head of Dabai in Danja Local Government.
The statement said their appointments took effect from Saturday.
(NAN)
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