Sokoto Assembly Approves Manir Dan-Iya As New Sokoto State Deputy Governor

The Sokoto State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Alhaji Manir Dan-Iya as the new Deputy Governor of the state.

Tambuwal Nominates Manir Dan’iya As New Sokoto State Deputy Governor https://t.co/RAXhntmehY #politics #AminuTambuwal #ManirDanIya Via @NaijaNews

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This followed the adoption of a motion by the Deputy Majority Leader Alhaji Ibrahim Sarki (PDP-Sokoto North II) at plenary.

Speaking on the motion Sarki urged his colleagues to confirm the appointment of Dan-Iya due to his qualities.

“In view of the provisions of section 191 subsections (3)(c) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.“Gov. Aminu Tambuwal submitted the name of Alhaji Manir Dan-Iya for confirmation as deputy governor of the state.

“The person so recommended for appointment is an astute politician with an impressive grassroots appeal, he will bring his experience to bear in the governance and overall development of the state,” he said.

Sokoto gets new Deputy governor.
Former Commissioner ministry for local government and community development Hon Manir Muhammad Dan Iya is appointed as Deputy governor to Sokoto State government. He will be screen tomorrow (Thursday) 22 November 2018. pic.twitter.com/6TimSm8cuB

— Ahmad Abubakar (@AhmadAb48042042) November 21, 2018

The motion was unanimously adopted when put to a voice vote by the Speaker Alhaji Salihu Maidaji who presided over the plenary.

Dan’iya replaces Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu, who resigned on Nov. 13 after securing the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship ticket for the 2019 poll in the state.