Zamfara State Goveenor, Dr Bello Mohammad Matawalle has dissolved the State Executive Council with effect from May 31, 2021.
A statement issued by Alhaji Zailani Bappa, a special adviser to the governor on public enlightenment, media and communications, alao indicated that the Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff, and the Deputy Chief of Staff are also relieved of their respective appointments.
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The stated further noted that all Chairmen and members of the state Commissions and Boards of various agencies are also dissolved.
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However, the dissolution did not affect commissions and boards of various agencies provided for by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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In view of this directive, all Commissioners have been directed to hand over the affairs of their ministries to their respective permanent secretaries, except Ministry of Security and Home Affairs which will be overseen by Rtd DIG Mohammed Ibrahim Tsafe.
Also, Chairmen of Commissions and Boards are directed to hand over to their most senior directors, while the Head of Service to oversee the Office of the Secretary to the State Government.
