The Taraba state governor, Danbaba Suntai, has dissolved the state executive council. Also sent packing are all special advisers but not special assistants.
Governor Suntai has also approved the appointment of Mr. Gebon Timothy Kataes as the Secretary to the State Government, while Mallam Aminu Gika is the new Chief of Staff.
All commissioners have been directed to hand over to their respective permanent secretaries while the special advisers are to hand over to the Government House.
•Credit (text only): Channels TV. •Photo: Suntai alighting from the plane on his return from 10-month medical treatment abrod . . . last weekend.
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