This is the first time he has dissolved the Council since his assumption of office in the last three years.
The dissolution, which is with immediate effect, was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Administration and General Services, Alhaji Danjuma Ali on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) , Alhaji Usman Jidda Shuwa and made available to journalists in Maiduguri Thursday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Malam Isa Gusau from the Press Unit of the Government House, Maiduguri.
The members were directed to handover affairs of their respective ministries to their respective Permanent Secretaries.
The statement explained that the dissolution is to create an enabling environment for interested members of the EXCO to legally participate in the forthcoming party primaries and congresses of the All Progressive Congress, APC.
Zulum, according to the statement, expressed deepest appreciation to members of the state executive council for their unquantifiable contributions while they held offices and wishes them the best of luck in future endeavors.
