News

Katsina deputy gov resigns as agric commissioner

The  Katsina State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Mannir Yakubu, has resigned from his position as the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources to join the 2023 gubernatorial race.

The resignation was announced via a statement issued on Thursday by Yakubu’s Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa-Kalla.

Musa-Kalla said the resignation was in preparation for the deputy governor to declare his governorship interest in compliance with Section 84 (12) of the 2022 Electoral Act.

“Alhaji Yakubu thanked God and Gov. Aminu Masari for giving him the opportunity to contribute towards the restoration of agriculture in the state.

READ ALSO: Idrisu Dabban takes over as Katsina CP

“He expressed happiness over the repositioning of the agricultural sector where farmers experienced a turnaround in agricultural production.

“Such guaranteed food security, and agro-industrial needs of the Katsina State and Nigeria in general,” Musa-Kalla quoted the deputy governor as saying.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Man United move for Xavi Simons, De Ligt as Chelsea eye Olise

Manchester United have reignited their interest in Xavi Simons - after initially agreeing a £50…

7 mins ago

Businessman files N500m suit against IGP over rights violation

A businessman, Musa Saliu, has filed a N500 million suit against the Inspector-General of Police…

21 mins ago

Man kills 6-year-old daughter in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a fleeing father who allegedly…

35 mins ago

Lovers found dead in Ondo house

A middle-aged man identified simply as Eric and his yet-to-be-identified lover have been found dead…

50 mins ago

Presidency slams New York Times: Tinubu didn’t create Nigeria’s problems

The Presidency has condemned a report by a United States-based newspaper, New York Times, on…

1 hour ago

Bishop Atere: Nigeria’s challenges due to complex political, economic factors

The Anglican Bishop of Diocese of Awori, Rt Rev Akin Atere, says the roots of…

12 hours ago

This website uses cookies.