From Abdullahi Adamu Gusau
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has appointed Bala Aliyu Gusau as the new Chairman for the Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission (ZASIEC).
This followed the demise of the former Chairman of the Commission.
A public announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada said the appointment is subject to the confirmation by the State House of Assembly.
Mr Aliyu obtained two postgraduate certificates in leadership and development from Galliee College Israel and Kansas State University, USA. He holds B.Sc Ed (Economics) from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto after his NCE.
The appointee has an illustrious career in public service spanning across 3 decades, rising through the ranks to the Director in the Zamfara State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning before his transfer to the federal civil service where he served in different capacities in the National Television Authority including Zonal Director (Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara) and Director Special Duties, NTA Headquarters, Abuja.
He also served as the Permanent Member, Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board before this appointment.
Governor Lawal expects the appointee to bring his wealth of experience to bear in driving the ZASIEC’s vision for conducting free, fair and credible local government elections in the state.
