Zulum Appoints Marte As New Chief Of Staff

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has appointed Isa Marte as his new Chief of Staff.

The newly appointed CoS was until his appointment, the state’s Commissioner of Higher Education.

His appointment followed the death of the late CoS, Babagana Wakil, who died recently after a protracted illness.

Marte, a Professor of Pharmacology with specialty in Cancer Research, is also a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science.

“Zulum’s choice of Professor Isa Hussaini Marte is in recognition of his proven capacity, strong passion for development, unbending principles that align with the governor’s, and above all, his proven integrity” Gusau said.

The spokesman added that Marte is expected “to work round the clock to efficiently coordinate all affairs of the government house to enable the full attainment of the governor’s bold vision that is already a work in progress for a peaceful, stable, economically recovered and highly progressive Borno State.”

The statement noted that Marte will be sworn-in on Monday, August 17, 2020.

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