By Joseph Edegbo :
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum Monday presided over the swearing in of a new commissioner into the State Executive Council, and also sworn in 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, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe until his elevation was the Special Adviser on Special Projects, Monitoring and Evaluation.
Engr. Wakilbe will resume work as the new commissioner of Education.
The three members of the Borno State Judicial Commission include; Professor Alhaji Salisu Hassan, Barr. Baba Talha Gamama and Alhaji Kuduli Gambo.
The occasion took place at the council chamber of the Government House, Maiduguri.
The Governor said, the appointments were based on their individual personal merit and impeccable records of 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, Engr. Lawan Abba 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.
