The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has disclosed that the nomination and confirmation of Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor were based on his demonstrated competence and commitment to the state’s development.
This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, a copy of which was made available to Online on Wednesday.
According to the statement, Governor Yusuf made the disclosure while opening the 39th Executive Council Meeting held at Government House, Kano on Tuesday.
“We tried as much as possible to select someone who can provide matching contributions toward the development of the state,” the governor was quoted as saying.
Recall that last week, Governor Yusuf transmitted Garo’s name to the state House of Assembly for screening following the resignation of the former Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo.
The governor revealed that “So many names of people were presented, but we have to look into their past performances, look at their competency, and look at what they did to the state before and what they can contribute today; Murtala Sule Garo is a seasoned politician who can give his own contribution.”
Governor Yusuf further commended the State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Jibril Ismail Falgore, for the speedy confirmation of the nominee.
He said that very soon the newly confirmed Deputy Governor would be sworn in and called for support in delivering diligently.
While appreciating Garo for scaling through the House confirmation process, he also congratulated the newly appointed Head of Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota.
The governor said Maimaita’s contribution while serving as Director and Permanent Secretary could not be overemphasised.
He urged stakeholders and civil servants to rally behind her to ensure her success in the new role.
During the Executive Council Meeting, Governor Yusuf was also presented with 39 Outstanding Excellence Awards from various organisations within and outside the state in recognition of his administration’s achievements.
One of the awards is a gift of thirty thousand naira given to the Governor by a primary school teacher, in appreciation of his performance in educational development.