Gov. Yusuf says Garo was chosen based on competence
By Ali Baba-Inuwa
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State, says the nomination of Murtala Sule Garo as the State Deputy Governor was based on his matching competency and commitment to the development of the state.
Mustapha Muhammad, Chief Press Secretary, Government House Kano, stated this in a statement on Wednesday.
Muhammad quoted Yusuf as saying “we tried as much as possible to select someone who can provide matching contributions toward the development of the state.”
He said that the governor was speaking at the opening of the 39th Executive Council Meeting held at Government House Kano on Tuesday.
Muhammad said that the governor said that some many people were presented for the position.
“So many 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 that can give his own contribution.”
Yusuf commended the State House of Assembly under the leadership of Speaker Jibril Ismail Falgore for the speedy confirmation of the nominee.
The Governor said that very soon the newbDeputy Governor would be sworn in and called for supporting him to deliver diligently.
Yusuf 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 contribution while serving as Director and Permanent Secretary could not be over emphasised.
He urged stakeholders and civil servants to rally behind her to ensure her success in the new role.
During the Executive Council Meeting, Yusuf was also presented with 39 Outstanding Excellence Awards from various organizations within and outside the state in recognition of his administration’s achievements.
One singled out of the awards is the gift of thirty thousand naira (N30,000) given to the Governor by a primary school teacher, appreciating the Governor for his performances in educational development.
Gov. Yusuf says Garo was chosen based on competence
