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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Gov Masari sets up 83-member transition, inauguration committees

Governor Aminu Masari has approved the formation of a 40-member transition committee to hand over to his successor on May 29.

• March 29, 2023
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Katsina State governor, Aminu Bello Masari (Photo Credit: Twitter)

Governor Aminu Masari has approved the formation of a 40-member transition committee to hand over to his successor on May 29.

The Katsina governor also approved the appointment of a 43-member inauguration committee for the new administration.

On Tuesday, Secretary to the state government, Muntari Lawal, stated in Katsina that the two committees would ensure a smooth handing over to the incoming administration.

“The 40-member transition committee to usher in the governor-elect, Dr Dikko Radda, is to be chaired by the secretary to the state government. Permanent secretary administration, office of the head of the civil service, Alhaji Usman Isiyaku, will serve as secretary,” Mr Lawal revealed.

He further stated, “Governor Masari also approved that the 43-member inauguration committee be chaired by the commissioner for water resources, Alhaji Musa Adamu-Funtua. Barrister Hannatu Musa-Musawa will serve as its secretary. Both committees will be inaugurated by Governor Masari on March 30.” 

(NAN)

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