Gov Zulum withdraws one commissioner nominee in Borno

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has withdrawn the nomination of Dr. Ibrahim Ngoshe as a commissioner in the state.

The governor had on Friday forwarded the list of commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.

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The governor’s spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Maiduguri, said the number of commissioner nominees has dropped from 18 to 17 following the development.

Gusau said further details would be provided on the matter should the need arise.

Ngoshe was number 13 on the list the governor submitted to the Assembly.

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