Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has charged the newly sworn-in Deputy Governor, Murtala Garo, to work diligently towards advancing the development of the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yusuf gave the charge shortly after Garo took the oath of office at the Government House, Kano, on Monday.
Yusuf said his administration remained committed to ensuring that the people of the state benefited from the dividends of democracy through impactful policies and programmes.
He urged Garo to bring his experience to bear in supporting government efforts aimed at improving the welfare of citizens.
In his remarks, Garo pledged to contribute his quota to the growth and development of the state.
He expressed appreciation to the governor for the confidence reposed in him and the opportunity to serve in the administration.
The ceremony was attended by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, former governors of the state, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau and Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Jibril Falgore, among others.
