Borno State Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, monday nominated his former Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Youths Empowerment, Alhaji Usman Mamman Durkwa, as the deputy governor of the state.
His nomination is to fill the void created by the demise of the last occupier of the office, Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha, who died in the early hours of Saturday, August 15, 2015 in a Yola hotel room while on an official assignment to the Adamawa State capital.
Spokesman to the governor, Malam Isa Gusau, confirmed that Shettima has in a letter, dated Monday, October 5, 2015 and addressed to the speaker, state House of Assembly, forwarded the name of Durkwa as his nominee for the office and seek the approval of the Assembly.
Gusau said the governor was acting in accordance with the powers conferred on him by Section 191 sub-Section (3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).
The governor, in the letter, stated: “I have the honour to convey via this letter the name of Hon. Usman Mamman Durkwa for confirmation as Deputy Governor of Borno State following the death of Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha on August 15, 2015.
“I wish to reassure the House of the continuous cooperation of the executive arm and solicit for confirmation of the nominee, please. Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.”
The governor’s spokesman said: “Given the very respectful and cordial working relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government in the state, Governor Shettima looks forward to the Assembly’s accelerated consideration and kind approval.”
Gusau noted that the governor once again prayed to Allah to admit the late deputy governor, into Aljannah Firdausi, even as he recalled that late Mustapha served the state with dedication, patriotism and selflessness that was very uncommon.
He said the governor reaffirmed his earlier pledge to stand by the family of the late deputy governor and ensure the sustenance of his good legacies.
Gusau said Shettima called on citizens, particularly youth party supporters to remember the transience of power and not to take advantage of the appointment to tease anyone and incite public disturbances under the guise of celebrations, warning that any act of lawlessness will not be tolerated by security agencies.
He said the governor expressed his profound appreciation to the good people of the state, the federal and other state governments as well as individuals, groups, associations and corporate organisations for standing by the family of the late deputy governor and his administration since the demise of Mustapha.
Durkwa, is a seasoned politician who has refused to fade away since 2003 when he was first appointed as commissioner by the former state governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.
He has manned different ministries, which included land and survey, environment and religious affairs, since his first appointment.
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