Demolition, Banned Sit-at-Home, Other Key Decisions Made By New State Governors Within 20 Days in Office
- Twenty days after assuming office on Monday, May 29, some state governors have taken key decisions to kick-start their administrations
- The compulsory Monday sit-at-home order was banned in Enugu state by Governor Peter Mbah
- Governor Abba Yusuf and his Niger State counterpart, Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, embarked on demolition exercises, among others
FCT, Abuja - After assuming office on Monday, May 29, some governors have hit the ground running with some drastic decisions.
As reported by The ICIR, Plateau State's Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Benue's Governor Hyacinth Alia, and Sokoto State's Governor Ahmad Aliyu, within 20 days in office, have revoked appointments made by the previous administrations.
Source: Facebook
While in Cross River state, Governor Bassey Otu ordered the verification of civil servants working there.
Enugu state governor banned the compulsory Monday sit-at-home order imposed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the state.
PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy!
Massive demolitions are what residents of Kano and Niger states have experienced after the swearing-in of Governor Abba Yusuf and Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, respectively.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State revoked the road construction award issued by the previous administration.
Governor Francis Nwifuru broke a record in Ebonyi state after he appointed the first female, Grace Umezurike, as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
In Abia, Governor Alex Otti declared a state of emergency on refuse and waste management in the southeastern state.
To secure people and properties in Kebbi state, Governor Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu cleared all outstanding allowances of security personnel.
Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has ordered the probe of the immediate former governor, Bello Matawalle.
Katsina State governor, Dikko Radda, revoked land allocations issued before he became governor.
Building the future elders appears like the priority concern for Taraba state Governor Agbu Kefas, as he has declared a state of emergency on education in the state.
Minimal political activities have occurred in Kaduna, Jigawa, Akwa Ibom and Delta states.
Prominent northern governor suspends all newly employed civil servants, gives reason
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state has directed the suspension of all appointments in the state civil service from October 1, 2022.
According to Mutfwang, the last-minute employment carried out by former Governor Simon Lalong is indiscriminate, irregular and does not follow due process.
Kano govt resumes demolition of alleged illegal structures after Ganduje, Kwankwaso's heated exchanges
The Kano state government has resumed the demolition of structures erected on public spaces that were allegedly sold off by the previous administration led by Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
This action follows the recent heated exchanges between two former governors of the state, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Ganduje, concerning the demolitions.
Source: Legit.ng
