Daily Trust

Masari appoints commission­er for religious affairs

- From Habibu Umar Aminu, Katsina

Governor Aminu Masari of katsina State has sworn in Alhaji Tanimu Audi Bindawa as Commission­er for Religious Affairs.

Bindawa becomes the 15th commission­er in the state executive council.

Speaking at the swearing-in, Masari said the new appointmen­t was based on ensuring fairness and giving all parts of the state a sense of belonging in his administra­tion.

While urging the appointee to be upright, Masari asked the appointee’s constituen­ts not to put pressure on him as the Ministry of Religious Affairs ‘is not a contract awarding’ institutio­n.

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