The Jigawa State House of Assembly has approved Governor Umar Namadi’s request to appoint 25 Special Advisors in the state.
This followed the request of the governor in a letter read by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, before the floor of the house at its first sitting on Thursday.
This is coming less than 24 hours after their inauguration and election of the speaker and his deputy.
The member representing the Roni constituency, Honourable Lawan Muhammad Dansure, moved the motion, while the member representing the Malam Madori Constituency, Hamza Babayaro, seconded the motion.
The request was supported by members representing Kirikasamma, Ringim, Guri, and Kafin Hausa constituencies.
Dangyatin adopted the motion for the smooth running of the administration.
The House adjourned its sitting till Tuesday, 27th June 2023.