Ganduje Nominates Agric Commissioner As Kano Deputy Governor

Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has nominated his commissioner of Agriculture, Nasiru Gawuna, as deputy governor.

The nomination letter was read at the State House of Assembly plenary on Monday by the Speaker, Kabiru Rurum.

According to the speaker, Gawuna’s nomination is in line with section 191 (3) (C) of 1999 Constitution of federal republic of Nigeria.

The letter read: “In accordance with section 191 (3) (C) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, I hereby nominated Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna for confirmation as deputy governor.

“The nominee is currently the commissioner of Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources and member Kano state Executive Council.

“In view of the above it is my hope this exercise will receive the usual kind consideration of honourable members of this Assembly.”

The house invited Gawuna to appear before it on Tuesday by 10 a.m.

Gawuna is to replace Hafiz Abubakar who resigned from the position last month.