Nigerian governor makes 1,270 appointments in 24 hours, gives reason

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba state has appointed no fewer than 1,270 executive aides.

A total of 1,075 were appointed within 24 hours between Monday and Tuesday, July 15 and 16, 2024.

Taraba govt: Why 1,270 people are appointed as aides

The Secretary to the State Government, Gebon Kataps, confirmed and announced the appointments via a press release on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the appointees are to serve as either special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, constituency special assistants, or members of boards, commissions, and agencies of the Taraba government.

As of Monday, the state government released a total of 573 names and subsequently released 502 Tuesday night.

The number adds to the previous 195 earlier approved by the state government. The appointees are yet to be given portfolios.

The appointment is however in addition to the five others appointed with portfolios in his cabinet on assumption of office.

The last batch of appointees is awaited as the state government says the appointment is in four phases.

Source: Legit.ng