Niger gov sacks political appointees, dissolves boards

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Niger gov sacks political appointees, dissolves boards

The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, has terminated the appointments of all political office-holders appointed before May 29, when he took the reins of power.

According to a statement issued by Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, on Monday, the governor ordered the termination of the appointments with immediate effect.

The governor also dissolved all statutory commissions, boards and parastatals in the state.

While recognising their positive contributions to the development of the state and the affairs of their office, the SSG directed those affected by the dissolution to hand over all government properties, including official vehicles in their possession, to the most senior director in their respective organisations.

The governor wished the affected members of the dissolved commissions, boards, parastatals and political appointees success in their future endeavours.