Niger gov agrees to trim cabinet

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By Tony Edike ENUGU— THE Senator representing Enugu North in the Senate, Chief Ayogu Eze, has told the National Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Enugu that his nomination was duly signed by the former National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo. Senator Eze, who appeared before the tribunal to adopt his deposition on oath in defence of his re-election, said he was duly elected to represent Enugu North senatorial district in the National Assembly. But reprieve came the way of the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu of PDP, yesterday, as the candidate of People for Democratic Change, PDC, Obinna Ezeofor, for Enugu West senatorial seat, filed a motion to withdraw his petition against his re-election.

By WOLE MOSADOMI
Minna — Niger State Governor, Dr. Mua’zu Aliyu, may have succumbed to pressure and advice from the public to trim the size of his cabinet, and  to save cost just as he has hinted that it (cabinet) will be “smaller but highly efficient” in order to reduce redundancy but promote productivity.”

Aliyu said this while receiving the presentation of report of his campaign team-”Talba Twice” insisting that with his next cabinet in place “the era of redundancy would be over and only qualified people who have something to offer would be appointed.”

The governor said at a function last year that his administration spent about N1.4 billion as monthly salaries out of the less than N2b accruing to the state from the Federation Account.

The state is also faced with the implementation of the N18,000 minimum wage signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan.

Aliyu thanked his campaign team for a job well done and assured that their recommendations will in no small way help in the policy-drive of the new administration.

He then inaugurated an 11-man committee to study the recommendations of the committee and submit its report to government as soon as possible for implementation.

The campaign team’s Director-General,Tanko Beji, thanked PDP and Aliyu for giving them the opportunity to serve the state.

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