Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State (L), shares handshake with the former Commissioner, Mr. Nuhu Clark (R)

Constituency Election: Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation resigns to contest

Last updated Apr 25, 2022

The Borno Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Mr Nuhu Clark, tended his resignation from office to contest the Chibok State Constituency election on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.

Clark stated in an interview in Maiduguri on Monday that he took this step to ensure quality representation for the people of Chibok.

The former Commissioner, who served as the elected Chairman of Chibok Local Government in 1999, said he still feels connected to his people. He added that his project remained the people’s project.

He lauded Gov. Babagana Zulum for allowing him to serve as a commissioner, adding that his experience as former council chairman, state youth leader and adviser would come into play when he emerges as a lawmaker.

Further reports state that another commissioner who resigned is Bukar Talba in the Ministry of Agriculture.

Talba is aspiring to contest Nganzai/Monguno/Marte Federal Constituency on the platform of APC.

There are also unconfirmed reports that over 10 Special Advisers to the governor have tendered their resignations to enable them to seek elective positions.

NAN/E/Suzan O.