Atiku’s daughter sworn in as commissioner in Adamawa

Fatima Abubakar, daughter of former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, who was sworn-in as Adamawa state commissioner of health on Friday, has donated her salary and allowances to the state.

Abubakar, who was sworn in on Friday alongside 21 other commissioners, said she was making the sacrifice because of the numerous challenges in the health sector.

“I am very grateful to the governor for appointing me to head the health ministry,” she said.

“The ministry is the most challenging because of the insurgency problem that has caused some damage to the health system in the state.

“For this reason, I shall be donating my salary and allowances for use in enhancing the delivery of healthcare service in the state.”

Speaking earlier while administering the oath of office on the commissioners, Bindow Jubrilla said that the appointment was based on merit.

He urged them to join hands with him in bringing the desired change in the state, adding that their loyalty should be to the people, and not him.

“Your loyalty is to the people of Adamawa, whom you represent, and not to me”, Jibrilla said.

Responding on behalf of the commissioners, the commissioner for education, Kaletapwa Farauta, thanked the governor for the appointment, assuring that they would not betray the confidence reposed in them.