Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State recently inaugurated 16 commissioners who were recently screened and confirmed by the Nasarawa State House of Assembly.

During the ceremony in Lafia on Monday, Governor Sule advised the newly sworn-in commissioners to uphold the values of transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. He urged them to demonstrate dedication and hard work, emphasizing that his administration values commitment and loyalty.

The governor congratulated the commissioners on their appointments, highlighting the extensive consultations made in the selection process across the state. He encouraged them to justify the trust placed in them by the government.

Governor Sule also praised the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Abdullahi, and his fellow members for the efficient and swift screening and confirmation process of the commissioners.

Furthermore, the governor announced that the state government would distribute palliatives received from the Federal Government to help alleviate the economic challenges caused by the removal of the petroleum subsidy.

Muhammad Aliyu, the Secretary to the State Government, expressed gratitude to Governor Sule for delivering good governance and tangible improvements to the lives of the state’s residents. He highlighted that the screened and confirmed commissioners had also received clearance from security agencies.

The newly sworn-in commissioners and their respective portfolios are:

  • Yakubu Kwanta (Environment and Natural Resources)
  • Aishatu Rufai (Women Affairs)
  • Umar Dan’akano (Agriculture)
  • Munirat Abdullahi (Finance)
  • Timothy Kasuwa (Special Duties on Security and Public Matters)
  • Ja’afaru Ango (Youth and Sports Development)
  • Margaret Elayo (Special Duties on Humanitarian Services and NGOs)
  • Bala Muiki (Lands and Urban Development)
  • John Mamman (Education)
  • Abubakar Zanwa (Water Resources and Rural Development)
  • Samuel Emgba (Science and Technology)
  • Aliyu Tijjani (Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs)
  • Muhammed Iyimoga (Trade and Investment)
  • Labaran Magaji Esq (Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice)
  • Dr. Gaza Gwamna (Health)
  • Mu’azu Gosho (Works, Housing, and Transport)

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly screened, confirmed, and submitted 16 out of the 17 nominees forwarded by the governor on August 1. The 17th nominee, Haruna Musa, was unavailable for screening due to undisclosed health reasons.

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