ALHAJI MUKHTAR YERO SWORN IN AS THE NEW GOVERNOR OF KADUNA STATE

Alhaji Mukhtar Yero has been sworn in as the new Governor of Kaduna State. He was sworn in at a ceremony at the Government House in Kaduna, by the Chief Judge of Kaduna state, Justice Rahila Cudjo. The ceremony was witnessed by members of the Kaduna state Executive Council, government officials and traditional rulers. 

Alhaji Yero replaced Governor Patrick Yakowa who died in a helicopter crash on Saturday in Bayelsa state. 

In his acceptance speech, the new governor pledged to continue with the agenda that had been laid out by his predecessor, Governor Patrick Yakowa, and paid tribute to him for his outstanding contributions to the development of the state. He said, “Our amiable governor, Sir Patrick Yakowa has suddenly left us by answering the call of our creator. Indeed, from Him we all came and to Him we would all, one day, return. In between these periods is the privilege we have to serve humanity.

“We are living testimonies to the fact that our amiable Governor, Sir Patrick Yakowa who came, did serve humanity, in various and diverse capacities. His humility, dedication to duty, fairness to all and sense of humour endeared him to many, near and far, irrespective of religious, tribal or sectional inclinations. No wonder, he was given a pseudo name of Nakowa.

“The vision of Sir Patrick “Nakowa” Yakowa, was to secure, unite and develop Kaduna State. He invested so much on this and started reaping the fruits of his labour. He wished to consolidate and advance on the achievements so far made and hence tagged Kaduna State’s 2013 Budget , which he presented to the Honourable House of Assembly on Thursday 13th , December, the “Budget of Consolidation and Advancement.” I sincerely desire to build on the good foundation that my boss laid. I therefore covet your prayers for God’s wisdom, guidance and direction.

“I take this opportunity to commiserate with the wife and immediate family of his Excellency, Sir Patrick Yakowa, in particular, members of the Government of Kaduna State and the entire citizens of the state over the sad moment we have found ourselves in. May God in His infinite mercies comfort us all. I shall later in the day deliver a state wide broadcast to the citizens of Kaduna state when more details of this sad event are known”

Alhaji Mukhtar Yero was born in May 1968 in Zaria, Kaduna State. He is is married to Hajiya Fatima and has six children