BY VICTOR IZEKOR
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday presided over the swearing in of a new commissioner into the state executive council.
He also inaugurated three members of the state judicial council.
The oath of office was administered by the Chied Judge of Borno, Justice Kashim Zanna.
The new commissioner, Lawan Abba Wakilbe, until his elevation, was the Special Adviser on Special Projects, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Wakilbe now takes over as the new Commissioner of Education.
The three members of the Borno State Judicial Commission include: Alhaji Salisu Hassan, Baba Talha Gamama and Kuduli Gambo.
The ceremony took place at the council chamber of the Government House, Maiduguri.
The Governor said the appointments were based on the personal merits and impeccable records of the appointees on their previous services.
Zulum congratulated the appointees and urged them to inject their wealth of experience in moving the state forward.
Responding on behalf of the appointees, Wakilbe expressed appreciation to Governor Zulum for giving them opportunity to serve the people of Borno.
He described the Governor as someone whose commitments always inspire his lieutenants to work hard.
