Buhari, Modibbo-Kawu make cabinet list as Kwara Gov names new aides

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has nominated Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu and Abubakar Sadiq Buhari as commissioner-nominees for Ilorin South Local Government and Edu Local Government Area respectively.

This was disclosed in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye on Wednesday.

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While Modibbo-Kawu is a cabinet returnee renowned for her strengths, Buhari is a newbie who comes with a strong local support, commitment to the administration’s programmes, and a good network of admirers across the new media milieu. He was until his appointment the representative of Kwara North at the National Youth Parliament.

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The Governor meanwhile has appointed new special assistants: Mohammed Alhassan (Agric, North); Mohammed Qazeem Abdullahi (Agric, Central); Ismail Belle (Transport, North); Adewara Olugbenga (Teacher, South); Kawala Isiaka Olalabi (Teacher, Central); Shola Babatunde Richard Alayoyo (Agric, South); Rashidat Ayobami Olateju (Urban Market, South); and Umulkhaera Ahmed Alaye (Urban Market, Central).

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The appointments of the Special Assistants are with immediate effect.