Nigeria, Dec. 23 -- The Zamfara State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Bilyaminu Shinkafi, on Monday, explained why he dropped his appointment for another one with the All Progressive Congress (APC)-led federal government in Abuja.

Governor Bello Matawalle of the Peoples Democratic Party had appointed Mr Shinkafi into his cabinet.

Mr Shinkafi has now also been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as the National Commissioner at the National Assembly Service Commission, representing Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi and Katsina states. The appointment has been confirmed by the Senate.

"With this appointment, I can serve the country and my state better," he told PREMIUM TIMES on Monday.

He, however, refuted the speculations that he has ...