Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has relieved Zainab Baban-Takko, the state’s commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, of her duties with immediate effect.

This is contained in a statement by Mukhtar Gidado, the special adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, early Monday.

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According to him, the decision was a result of a minor change by the governor to the composition of the State Executive Council.

“In that respect, the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Hajiya Zainab-Baban Takko, has been relieved of her appointment with immediate effect.

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“The governor thanks the Honourable Commissioner for her services to the State and wishes her success in her future endeavors,” said Mr Gidado.

(NAN)