NU figure named deputy governor

NU figure named deputy governor

SEMARANG: The Central Java chief of Muslim organization
Nahdlatul Ulama, Achmad, has been named the deputy governor for
administrative affairs here replacing Hartono, who died last
October.

"Achmad has a good track record and is a popular community
leader. He was twice elected as regent, too. So we have no doubt
of his credibility," M. Toyfoer, deputy speaker of the provincial
legislature said on Thursday.

Achmad, also known as one of President Abdurrahman Wahid's
close associates, said he was ready to serve the people's
interests. "But I cannot carry out my job without the people's
support," he said. (har/edt)