Acting Governor Of Adamwa State, Ahmad UmaruAppoints SSG

Following his appointment as the Acting Governor of

Adamawa, on Tuesday, Alhaji Ahmad Umaru swore in

Prof. Liman Tukur as the new Secretary to the State

Government (SSG) today, July 16, in Yola.

The acting governor, speaking shortly after the ceremony,

said Tukur's appointment was based on his record of

performances.

He said: "The wind of change which has started blowing in

the state will not be completed without people like Tukur.

"We thank God that today we are in charge of the affairs

of the state and with the support of the people of the state

we are going to deliver,'' Umaru added.

He further urged the people of the state to remain calm and

peaceful, and also ensure they abide by the law.

The newly-appointed SSG, Tukur, who is a professor of

Geography from the Department of Environmental Sciences,

Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, in his

acceptance speech, thanked God for the appointment,

saying recent happenings in Adamawa were a democratic

version of revolution.

He said: "The appointment is a challenge. I promise to be

fair and equitable in discharging my duties."

The Governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, who was

accused of misconduct and misappropriation of funds was

yesterday, July 15, impeached, while his deputy, Bala

Ngilari, tendered his resignation letter.

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