By Dahiru Ibrahim Biso
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna is now the Acting Governor of Kano State.
Kano State Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, who announced this in a statement on Wednesday, said Governor Ganduje is away in the United Arab Emirate to attend an Investment Summit being facilitated by the Nigeria Governor’s Forum (NGF).
He said the Governor has handed over to the Deputy Governor and empowered him to act in full capacity pending the return of Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
“The Deputy Governor, Dr. Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, has been empowered to act in full Acting Capacity pending the return of Governor Ganduje,” he said.
The statement, therefore, directed all Commissioners, Heads of Extra-Ministerial Departments, top Government functionaries, corporate and individuals to give the Acting governor due recognition, support and cooperation.
All issues requiring the attention of the governor should, therefore, be communicated to the Office of the Acting Governor.
