Kano gets new Deputy Governor as Assembly confirms nominee
The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna as the new Deputy Governor of the state.
DAILY POST had reported that Gov Abdullahi Ganduje forwarded Gawuna’s name to the State Assembly on Monday for screening and confirmation as his deputy.
Gawuna replaces Prof. Hafiz Abubakar, who resigned as deputy governor on Aug. 5, 2018.
The Assembly confirmed the appointment at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Kabiru Rurum on Tuesday.
The motion, seconded by Zubairu Masu, representing Sumaila constituency, was unanimously adopted after the nominee was asked to recount his achievements as two-time commissioner for agriculture in the state.
According to NAN, Gawuna also recounted his contributions to youths development in the state in his capacity as president, Youths Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON).
