By Ali Mohammed Zanna (9NEWS NIGERIA, BORNO STATE)
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of a Chairman and four Commissioners for the Borno State Local Government Service Commission.
This announcement was made through a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Dauda Iliya on Monday.
According to him, Alhaji Modu Musa is appointment as the chairman of the commission.
Musa previously served as Chief of Staff to the then- Governor, now Vice President Kashim Shettima from December 2014 to May 2019.
He also represented Abadam, Guzamala, Kukawa, and Mobar in the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007.
Other appointees to serve as commissioners include Arc Yerima Saleh, Alhaji Ma’aji Abba Aji, Alhaji Adamu Timta, and Engr Mala Garba Barma.
While congratulating the appointees, Governor Zulum has expressed confidence in their ability to deliver on their responsibilities.
“I extend my congratulations to the Chairman and Commissioners on your appointments and urge you to demonstrate unwavering commitment and dedication to the advancement of the Local Government Service Commission,” he said.
However, the statement added that all the appointments are subject to confirmation by the Borno State House of Assembly.