Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, yesterday handed over the state administration to his Secretary to State Government (SSG) Lawan Abdu Babura, a week to inauguration of a new government.

This, he said, will allow him proceed on his annual leave.

Lamido flew out from Dutse International Airport amidst tears from his supporters and well wishers.

In a chat with journalists after his last executive council meeting, Lamido thanked his cabinet members, civil servants and the people of Jigawa State for their support and contribution to his government in the last eight years.

He, however, announced that his commissioners and all other government functionaries would continue in office until 12 midnight of May 29, 2015.

“We have done our best in discharging our statutory responsibility to our mother state; together we achieved the success recorded in the last eight years,” the governor said.

Lamido urged the people to give the necessary support to the incoming state government to enable it work for the betterment of the state.