Mr Tasiu Maigari from Zango constituency has been returns as Speaker, Katsina House of Assembly.

Maigari appointment followed his nomination by Mr Aliyu Sabiu, representing Mani constituency and seconded by Ibrahim Dikko from Matazu constituency.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that secret ballot system was used during the election conducted on Monday.

It is also reported that all the 34 members took part in the election.

Maigari scored 18 votes to defeat Mr Nasiru Yahaya from Daura constituency who polled 16 votes.

Similarly, Mr Dalhatu Tafoki from Faskari constituency was elected as Deputy Speaker with 20 votes.

Abubakar Muhammad from Maiadua nominated Tafoki and was seconded by Abduljalal Runka from Safana constituency.

Tafoki defeated Abdulrazaq Tsiga from Bakori constituency who got 14 votes.

In his acceptance speech, the new Speaker, Mr Tasiu Maigari, beseeched all members to forget their differences and put heads together to work for the people of the state.

He guaranteed that he would carry all along and run an open door policy.

Maigari assured to work with the executive and judiciary arms of the government to move the state forward.

Thirteen out of the 34 members are coming to the assembly for the first time, while the remaining 21 are returning members.

They were all elected under the auspices of All Progressives Congress (APC).