Nasiru Gawuna has been confirmed by the Kano State House of Assembly as the new deputy governor of the state, Channels TV reports.
NAIJ.com gathered that Gawuna who replaces Prof. Hafiz Abubakar is expected to be sworn in on Tuesday, September 18.
Gawuna's appointment was confirmed at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Kabiru Rurum, after the Majority Leader, Bappa Dan-Agundi, moved a motion for the screening of the nominee.
The motion was seconded by Zubairu Masu, representing Sumaila constituency. It was unanimously adopted after the nominee was asked to recount his achievements as two-time commissioner for agriculture in the state.
Gawuna also recounted his contributions to youths development in the state in his capacity as president, Youths Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON).
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje forwarded Gawuna’s name to the state assembly on Monday for screening and confirmation as deputy governor.
NAN also reports that the former deputy governor, an ally of Sen. Rabi’u Kwankwaso, had since joined the opposition People Democratic Party (PDP).
NAIJ.com previously reported that the speaker of the Kano state House of Assembly, Alhaji Abdullahi Yusuf Ata, has been impeached.
According to reports, the speaker was impeached on Monday, July 30, alongside two other principal officers.
The impeachment plan was hatched after the 40-member Assembly resumed from its two-month recess.
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Source: Naija.ng