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Acting governor of Adamawa State, Alhaji Ahmad Umaru, on Wednesday appointed Professor Liman Tukur as the new secretary to the state government.

Speaking shortly after the ceremony, the acting governor said Tukur’s appointment was based on his record of performances.

“The wind of change which has started blowing in the state will not be complete without people like Tukur,” he said.

“We thank God that today we are in charge of the affairs of the state and with the support of the people of the state, we are going to deliver.”

Umaru urged the people of the state to remain calm and peaceful, and also ensure they abide by the law.

In his acceptance speech, Tukur said recent happenings in Adamawa are a democratic version of revolution.

“The appointment is a challenge. I promise to be fair and equitable in discharging my duties,” he said.

Until his appointment, the new SSG was a professor of Geography at the Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola.