Governor Matawalle sacks Special Advisers
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau
The Governor of Zamfara State, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has relieved all his Special Advisers of their appointments, except the Special Adviser on Security Matters.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Kabiru Balarabe, who said the decision was in line with the recent defection of the governor to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and to allow for an in-depth search of more but competent hands in the administration of the state, irrespective of political affiliations.
Balarabe further said that all the affected Special Advisers should hand over affairs of their respective offices and government properties under them to their Directors General and/or accounting officers.
The governor appreciated their contributions in running the government while in office.
Read the PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT by the Acting SSG below:
It is hereby notified for general information that His Excellency, the Executive Governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, (Barden Hausa, Shatiman Sokoto) has relieved all Special Advisers of their appointments, except the Special Adviser on Security matters. This decision is in line with the recent defection to the APC and to allow for an in-depth search of more but competent hands in the administration of the State, irrespective of political affiliations.
Accordingly, all the affected Special Advisers should hand over affairs of their respective offices, and Government properties under them to their Directors General and/or Accounting officers. His Excellency, the Executive Governor appreciated their contributions in running the government while in office.
The decision takes immediate effect.
Signed
Kabiru Balarabe
Ag. Secretary to the State Government
