Jonathan Appoints Rufa'i Alkali Special Adviser On Political Affairs

Professor Alkali, who replaces Dr. Ahmed Gulak, who was sacked a few weeks ago, is a Political Scientist.

He once served as the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and was appointed Pro-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Minna last year. He hails from Gombe State.

Reuben Abati, the President's spokesman also announced the appointment of Hajia Baraka Sani as the president's Senior Special Assistant for Schools' Agriculture Programme. Hajia Sani was until recently, the Kano State Commissioner for Agriculture.

Both appointments are with immediate effect, Mr. Abati added.