By Daniel Tyokua
The chairman Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Hon. Christopher Maikalangu has approved the appointment of a reporter with Nigerian Pilot Newspaper, Kinsley Madaki as Special Assistant on Public Affairs with 14 others as aides and supervisory councillors.
This followed the recent swearing-in of Maikalangu one week ago, by the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) malam Muhammad Bello.
In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Ephraim Audu said Maikalangu approved appointment of eight Special Assistants and seven supervisory councillors.
The statement explained that the appointments were made in recognition of the need to fast track the administration’s running of day-to-day activities.
The Council Chairman, however, advised the appointees to live above board, refrain from corrupt practices and eschew all forms of parochialism just as he also expects them to display a great deal of ingenuity by matching their impeccable records with results.
Other factors, according to the letters of appointment, highlighted that the Chairman’s choices were as a result of proven integrity, honesty and vast experience.
“The appointments at the weekend signposts an assemblage of other competent, trustworthy and dependable allies that would help in the realisation of the lofty objective of the nascent administration.
“While urging residents of the Council and other stakeholders to cooperate with the new administration, he implored his supporters to be patient and look forward to responsible administration.
“The appointments, which takes effect immediately, is believed to be a step at attaining the Hon. Chairman’s quest to hit the ground running, translate the aspirations of the teeming electorate to reality,” he said.
