Mr. Abdullahi Candido, Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on Wednesday constituted a 13-member transition committee ahead of the inauguration of a new council on May 20.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that AMAC election is slated to hold in February.
The committee, has Mr. Ibrahim Tanko as Chairman and Mr. Abdulkudus Imam as secretary.
Other members of the committee include; Helen Zamani, Adamu Mohammed, Aminu Abubakar, Abiodun Essiet, Andrew Gaza, Esther Ogunleye, Olaloye Patience, Jibreel Babangoshi, Hassan Haruna, Omale Shehu and Sani Shuaibu.
Candido said that the committee was constituted to ensure a smooth transition of power from his administration to the incoming one.
He added that it was important to ensure that the committee planned and prepared early for the proper take-off of the new administration.
The chairman also urged the committee to engage and enlighten candidates vying for various positions in the council, on how to sustain the institutions established by his administration.
Earlier, Tanko, appreciated the AMAC Chairman for the opportunity given members to serve.
Tanko promised to make sure that the committee discharges its duties. (NAN)
