The 18 commissioner-nominees proposed by Governor Dauda Lawal have been approved by the House of Assembly of Zamfara State.
On Thursday, the House’s Public Relations Officer, Malam Nasiru Biyabiki, released a statement confirming that the Assembly had received the governor’s list of 18 nominees for confirmation.
The statement claims that the Assembly’s plenary meeting in Gusau on Thursday vetted and approved the nominations.
Sule Adamu, Salisu Musa, Kabiru Birnin-Magaji, Yau Haruna-Bakura, Abdurrahman Tumbido, Lawali Barau, Nasiru Ibrahim, Tasiu Musa, and Mannir Haidara were all confirmed to serve as Commissioners.
“Among confirmed nominees also are Capt. Bala Mairiga rtd, Abdul’aziz Sani (SAN), Ahmed Yandi, Wadatau Madawaki, Aisha Anka, Bello Auta, Abdulmalik Gajam, Mahmud Muhammad, and Dr Nafisa Maradun,” it stated.
Earlier, Majority Leader of the House Malam Bello Mazawaje (APC – Tsafe East) moved a motion to screen and confirm the governor’s nominations.
Malam Aliyu Ango (APC, Talata-Mafara South) seconded the motion as Minority House Leader.
Mazawaje asked his fellow representatives to override Standing Orders and let the nominees into the chamber in violation of Order XV Rule 6 (6).
After careful consideration, all 18 nominees for Commissioner and State Executive Council positions were unanimously approved by the legislature.
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