Powerful APC Gov Makes Makes Crucial Appointments 3 Days to Presidential Election

Powerful APC Gov Makes Makes Crucial Appointments 3 Days to Presidential Election

  • Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has carried out an important task in his cabinet, a few days to the 2023 presidential eelction
  • The APC governor on Wednesday, February 22 appointed twelve new permanent secrateries with immediate effect
  • The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar, confirmed this development on Wednesday, through a statement

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state on Wednesday, February 22, appointed twelve (12) new Permanent Secretaries.

The appointment by the government is part of the efforts to engender efficient public service delivery in the digital era and in compliance with global best practices.

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Kano state, APC, 2023 elections
Ganduje makes fresh appointments in Kano civil service. Photo credit: Kano State Government
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Appointment takes immediate effect

This development was confirmed by the governor’s chief press secretary, Abba Anwar, on Wednesday, through a statement.

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According to the statement, all the appointments are with immediate effect, a report by The Punch confirmed.

The swearing-in will take place tomorrow, Thursday, February 23, at Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, by 2 pm.

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Meanwhile, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has withdrawn the appointment of Naja’atu Muhammad as one of the commissioners to oversee the activities of the police during the 2023 general election.

This was disclosed via a statement released on Monday, February 20, by the PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani.

Legit.ng recalls that Muhammad was listed as one of the PSC commissioners that will oversee the activities of the police during the general election.

However, the APC presidential campaign council rejected the appointment, asking that she should be withdrawn immediately.

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Meanwhile, Abiodun Aikomo has been appointed as the secretary of the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC).

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Aikomo's appointment was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, January 22, as contained in a statement issued by Modupe Ogundoro, Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Justice.

The new appointee is expected to retain the office for an initial period of four (4) years in line with Section 471 (2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 vide letter Ref: PRES/97/HAGF/173.

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