Modibbo-Kawu, Buhari make cabinet list as Kwara Gov names new aides

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has nominated Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu and Abubakar Sadiq Buhari as commissioner-nominees for Ilorin South Local Government and Edu Local Government Area respectively.

While Modibbo-Kawu is a cabinet returnee renowned for her strengths, Buhari is a newbie who comes with a strong local support, commitment to the administration’s programmes, and a good network of admirers across the new media milieu. He was until his appointment the representative of Kwara North at the National Youth Parliament.

The Governor meanwhile has appointed new special assistants: Mohammed Alhassan (Agric, North); Mohammed Qazeem Abdullahi (Agric, Central); Ismail Belle (Transport, North); Adewara Olugbenga (Teacher, South); Kawala Isiaka Olalabi (Teacher, Central); Shola Babatunde Richard Alayoyo (Agric, South); Rashidat Ayobami Olateju (Urban Market, South); and Umulkhaera Ahmed Alaye (Urban Market, Central).

According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Rafiu Ajakaye, the appointments of the Special Assistants are with immediate effect.