THE Katsina State Government has announced initiatives to alleviate suffering and improve people’s lives in the state.
It also stated that it is developing palliatives to mitigate the impact of the removal of fuel subsidies on the lives of the poor while expressing commitment to deliver on the mandate granted to it by the electorates.
Dikko Radda, the State Governor, announced this today as he swore in twenty (20) Commissioners and eighteen (18) Special Advisers to lead several ministries and critical agencies.
“It’s a great day for us and the state which also marks 61 days after our inception. I have trusted these people as you have also trusted me,” he said.
“We selected them in line with our campaign promise and based on their capacity, qualification, and love by their people.
“We are aware of the current economic hardship facing our people. And we are committed to cushioning the effect of the hardship.”
The newly sworn-in commissioners and special advisers are expected to work towards actualizing the strategic policy focus agenda of the present state administration aimed at transforming the state.
The ceremony held at the Katsina People’s Square was coming barely a few days after the State Assembly screened both the commissioners and the special advisers.
They are Professor Ahmed Muhammad Bakori, Hon Ishaq Shehu Dabai, Associate Professor Badamasi Charanchi, Dr. Nasir Muazu Danmusa, Malam Bala Salisu Zango, Professor Abdulhamid Ahmed, Hon. Musa Adamu Funtua- Funtua, Alhaji Yusuf Rabiu Jirdede, Hon. Aliyu Lawal Zakari and Hon. Bishir Tanimu Gambo.
Other commissioners sworn in include Barrister Fadila Muhammad Dikko, Hon. Hamza Sulaiman Faskari, Isah Muhammad Musa, Eng. Dr. Sani Magaji, Dr. Faisal Umar Kaita, Alhaji Bello Husaini Kagara, Dr. Bishir Gambo Saulawa, Hajiya Hadiza Yar’adua, Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa and Alhaji Adnan Nahabu Daura.
Barrister Fadila Muhammad Dikko was the only commissioner with a portfolio among the twenty. She is the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the Katsina State.
The commissioners and special advisers took the oath of office and that of allegiance, pledging to discharge their duties faithfully and to the best of their abilities in accordance with the provision of the Constitution of Nigeria.
