Yahaya Appoints Ex-Deputy Chairmen, Councillors As Caretakers

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of the immediate ex-deputy chairmen of the 11 Local Government Areas in the state as caretaker Chairmen of the LGAs.

The governor also approved the appointment of all the 114 immediate past councilors as caretakers.

The approval was conveyed in a statement on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi.

According to Njodi, all the appointments is with immediate effect. 

He noted that all the appointees are to report to the SSG's office to collect their letters of appointment and resume duties immediately. 

Following the expiration of the tenure of the elected Local Government Chairmen, Deputy Chairmen and Councillors on December 21, 2022, the governor approved the dissolution of the 11 Local Government Councils in the state.

Also, in January 2023, the Governor approved the appointment of Caretaker Chairmen to oversee the affairs of the Local Government Councils.