Zulum dissolves Executive Council, orders aides to step down

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council.

The directive also mandates all commissioners to hand over the affairs of their respective ministries to permanent secretaries on or before Friday, April 3, 2026.

The decision was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani.

The statement said: “The decision is to provide an enabling environment for any member of the council who may wish to contest elective positions in the forthcoming general elections.”

It added: “Governor Zulum has therefore directed all Commissioners to hand over the affairs of their respective ministries to the Permanent Secretaries on or before Friday, April 3, 2026.”

The governor also commended the outgoing commissioners for their service to the state.

The statement said: “Governor Zulum expressed his profound appreciation to the outgoing Commissioners for their dedication, commitment, and invaluable contributions to the development and service of the people of Borno State.”

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