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Adamawa Gov-elect inaugurates transition committee ahead of May 29

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As many states across the country prepare for change in leadership come May 29, Ahmadu Fintiri, the Adamawa state Governor-elect, has constituted a Transition Committee to oversee the take-over of administration from the outgoing Governor Muhammadu Bindow.

The Governor-elect stated that the committee has been tasked with obtaining the detailed description of the structures of government, its institutions and number of workforce.

During the inauguration of the 65-man committee on Monday in Yola, Fintiri said the measure was necessary for smooth handing over by the outgoing administration.

The committee is also expected to get the number of those on pension roaster and the number of political office holders including members of the State Executive Council, Senior Special Assistants, Advisers and Special Aides.

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“The committee is also to obtain a detailed list of general staff by their ministries, departments and agencies including their date of the first appointment, rank and date of last promotion, salary grade level and a remarks column.

“The remark column should reflect additional information such as in-service course and out of station among such information.

“The committee will be expected to work closely with a similar body which I believe the outgoing administration will set up.

“You are expected to obtain detailed information on assets and liabilities of Adamawa State Government to guide us on the necessary decisions that will be made as soon as we come into office,” he said.

Fintiri said the committee is also expected to obtain number of contracts, outstanding balance on such contracts awarded, mobilized but not started or abandoned.

He directed the committee to work closely with the staff of the Accountant General’s Office, Board of Internal Revenue, the State Auditor General, and Local Government Auditor General so that it can obtained up to date general picture of the financial situation of the state.

The governor-elect said the committee should also acquire the complete list of all Adamawa State Boards and Parastatals as well as itemised their schedules to enable the incoming administration to formulate appropriate decisions concerning them.

“You should indicate whether or not the enabling laws setting up such boards are current or outdated.”

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