Alhaji Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje, member representing Sakaba Constituency, on Wednesday emerged as the Speaker of the Kebbi House of Assembly.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lawmakers unanimously elected Maikasuwa-Dangoje during plenary at the assembly complex in Birnin Kebbi.
The Clerk of the House, Alhaji Sulaiman Shamaki, who presided over the sitting, said the election became necessary following the vacancy created by the death of former Speaker, Alhaji Mohammed Usman-Zuru.
Shamaki explained that the election was conducted in line with Section 92(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which provides that a House of Assembly shall elect a Speaker from among its members.
He announced the result after Alhaji Adamu Birnin-Yauri (APC–Ngaski) moved a motion nominating Maikasuwa-Dangoje for the position, while Alhaji Lawal Haruna (APC–Fakai) seconded the motion.
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Presenting the nomination, Birnin-Yauri said Maikasuwa-Dangoje had served in the assembly for 11 years and held various leadership positions, making him well qualified for the office.
Following his election, Shamaki administered the oath of office to the new speaker.
In his acceptance speech, Maikasuwa-Dangoje thanked members for the confidence reposed in him and appreciated Gov. Nasir Idris.
He pledged to provide inclusive, transparent, and purposeful leadership to the assembly.
The new assembly boss assured the lawmakers of his commitment to fostering unity among members and strengthening legislative activities in the state.
Maikasuwa-Dangoje also pledged that the assembly would continue to enact people-oriented laws and enhance its oversight functions to promote good governance and sustainable development in Kebbi.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Maikasuwa-Dangoje’s emergence followed the death of Usman-Zuru on April 7, in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving medical treatment.
(NAN)
