The Borno state Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has transmitted power to his Deputy, Alhaji Umar Kadafur to serve as Acting Governor.
In an Executive communication read by the Speaker of the Borno state House of Assembly (BOHA) Abdulkarim Lawan during an emergency session on Friday, said the Governor Zulum will be proceeding on one month vacation.
Lawan noted that this was in accordance with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, adding that Kadafur will act from 10th June to 8th July, 2024
” Borno State House of Assembly has received an Executive Communication informing the Members of handing over the affairs of activities of the office of the Executive Governor of Borno State to the Deputy Governor” Lawan stated.
The Speaker added that the move was necessary to ensure the continuity of governance and smooth running of the affairs of the state in the absence of the Governor.
The Governor commended the cordial working relationship and understanding between the Executive and the Legislative arm.
It would be recalled that Governor Zulum had during his first tenure transmitted similar power to his Deputy Alhaji Umar Kadafur during which he performed the annual Hajj exercise.
Similarly, the House leader, Dige Muhammad of Kala Balge state constituency moved a motion for the legislatures to proceed on a recess and return on 9th of July 2024, which was seconded by Yakubu Kimba of Biu State Constituency.
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