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Governors and their thousands of aides

By Tribune Editorial BoardOctober 2, 2026Nigeria

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HOW many aides or special assistants does a state governor need? The answer depends on whom you ask. The existing record of 200,000 was set by Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), back in November 2022 when he was governor of Rivers State. The number had been 100,000 until Mr […]

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Published: October 2, 2026
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