Borno State Governor Appoints Igbo, Yoruba Indigenes As Special Advisers

An Igbo man identified as Kesta Ogualili, a native of Anambra state and a Yoruba man identified as Yusuf Alao, a native of Oyo state have been appointed as special advisers by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum.


Professor Babagana disclosed that both men who are professionals have lived in Borno State for many years and have been actively supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) and so deserve to be part of his government.

The Governor who was represented at the swearing-in ceremony of the 26 advisers by the State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur administered oaths of office and allegiance on them.

The others swore in were Sheikh Modu Mustapha, Ali Damasak, Mustapha Bulu, Hussaini Gambo, Bukar Ardoram, Tukur Mshelia, Tijjani Modu, Inna Galadima, Zarah Bukar, Mustapha Sandabe, Gadau Ngurno, Mohammed Maulud, Bole Kachallah, Abdulrahman Abdulkarim, Barr. Bashir Maidugu, Bukar Konduga, Umoru Gaya, Ali Zangeri, Tukur Ibrahim, Tijjani Kukawa, Abba Gubio, Malam Gana Badu, Alhaji Adamu Chibok and Ahmed Zarma.