The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda will commence a one-month vacation from Thursday, July 18, 2024.
The deputy governor, Faruk Jobe, will assume Radda’s role during the period of 30 days.
The governor announced this during Wednesday’s joint executive and legislative meeting held at General Muhammadu Buhari House, Katsina.
The governor’s vacation was granted in response to a formal letter addressed to the Speaker, which was read before the session by the Assembly Chief Whip, Ibrahim Dikko.
In his application, Radda cited Section 190 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which empowers state houses of assembly to grant such requests from the executive arm. This constitutional adherence demonstrates the Governor’s commitment to due process and the rule of law.
While announcing the approval, the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Nasir Daura, who led other members of the Assembly to the joint meeting alongside chairmen of the 34 Local Government areas of the state, extended wishes for Allah’s guidance to Radda throughout the official vacation.
He stated, “It is noteworthy that this marks the second instance in Katsina State’s political history where a Governor has sought constitutional approval for a vacation and formal handover to the deputy. The first occurrence was during the late Governor Umaru Musa Yar’adua’s second tenure.”
Radda while announcing the vacation at the chamber, urged the people to accord the acting Governor support.