Biodun Esan, Ilorin
Four former commissioners are among the 18 the list of nominees Gov AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman sent to Kwara State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
This is contained in a message from the Governor and addressed to the Speaker, Danladi-Salihu and read during plenary on Monday.
The speaker, reading the message on the floor of the house, said that Gov. AbdulRazaq complied with section 14, Subsection 4 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Section 192, Subsection 125 of the constitution.
The ex commissioners, who made the list are Saadat Modibbo-Kawu- (Ilorin South), Senior Suleiman (Ilorin West), Olaitan Buraimo (Oyun) and Aliyu Sabi (Baruten).
Other nominees include Abdulganiyu Abdulazeez, (Asa), Sheu Ndanusa (Edu), Afolasade Kemi (Ekiti) and Dr Segun Ogunsola (Ifelodun)
The rest are Abdulqowiy Olododo (Ilorin East), Hauwa Nuru (Ilorin West), Damilola Yusuf (Isin), Oloruntosin Thomas (Isin), and Bola Olukoju (Irepodun).
Also in the list are Abubakar Abdullahi (Kaiama), John Bello (Moro), Dr Amina Al-Imam (Offa), Dr Mary Ayinde (Oke-Ero), and Usman Yinusa (Patigi).
The Speaker directed all the nominees to submit 35 copies of their curriculum vitae to the office of the Clerk before the close of work on Tuesday Aug. 15 for the screening to commence on Aug. 16.
The House also approved the Governor’s request for the appointment of 10 Special Advisers following a letter received and read also at the plenary on Monday.
Gov. AbdulRazaq noted that the action is in accordance with section 196 Subsection 1 of the Constitution.
He said that the appointment of loyal and committed, individuals with right experience and acumen to serve will facilitate smooth and hitch free governance.
The governor said this was desirable for distribution of dividends of democracy to the nooks and crannies of Kwara.
The House also urged Gov. AbdulRazaq to direct the state Ministries of Health and Agriculture and Rural Development to liaise with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), to urgently embark on a statewide vaccination of livestock with Anthrax spore vaccine.
This was sequel to a motion on notice titled; “Need for Urgent Control of Community Spread of Anthrax Pandemic in Kwara State ” sponsored by Razaq Owolabi, (APC/ Share/Oke-Ode).
The House implored the State Government to direct the Ministry of Communication to embark on massive public awareness and sensitization of the citizens.
The house said that the citizens should be sensitized on the need to practice and maintain personal and environmental hygiene as well as proper disposal of dead animals in other to prevent outbreak of Anthrax disease in the state.
The lawmakers also stressed the need for both ministries to improve surveillance on activities of herders and butchers by ensuring that quarantine officers of federal, state and local government are alive to their responsibilities.
In their various contributions, the legislatures, who took turn to speak on symptoms, infection and treatment of Anthrax called for concerted efforts to prevent its outbreak in Kwara.
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