By our Reporter

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has taken over in acting capacity from his Ekiti State counterpart, Kayode Fayemi, as the Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum.

Tambuwal took over the position on Thursday at the National Economic Council meeting in Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, after Fayemi transferred the baton of office to him.

Mr. Abdul-razaque Bello-Barkindo, Director, Media and Public Affairs of NGF, confirmed the change of leadership in a statement on Thursday.

“Tambuwal will be acting until May next year when a proper election is conducted among the governors”, he said.

Before his new role, Tambuwal served as Vice Chairman of the Forum under Fayemi in the last four years.

Dr Fayemi will formally hands over the Chairmanship of the NGF to Rt Hon Amuinu Waziri Tambuwal on the October 16th.”