Borno assembly reduces Shettima’s aides from 40 to 20

The Borno state house of assembly has slashed the number of special advisers to the governor from 40 to 20.

Kashim Shettima, governor of the state, had sent list of 40 nominees to the assembly, but the members approved 20.

Speaking at plenary on Wednesday, Abdulkarim Lawal, the speaker, said the reduction was due to the state’s financial position, as well as to check the cost of governance.

The motion for the reduction of the number of advisers was moved by Mohammad Zakari, the house leader.

In another development, the speaker announced the appointment of Ayuba Wukawa, representing Hawul Constituency, as the deputy house leader, and Audu Mustapha, representing Magumeri constituency, as the chief whip.