Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has sworn in 16 new Commissioners, comprising 13 men and three women.
It would be recalled that on July 28, 2023, Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State submitted a list of 17 commissioner nominees to the Nasarawa State House of Assembly for screening and possible confirmation as members of the state executive council.
The state assembly led by Abubakar Ibrahim Abdulahi screened 16 out of the 17 nominees that appeared for the screening.
The speaker said that a commissioner nominee, Haruna Musa from Nassarawa Eggon LGA, did not appear for the screening, saying he was indisposed.
Gov. Sule, while swearing in the commissioners on Monday in Lafia, urged them to shun corrupt tendencies and key into his administration’s vision of transparency, Accountability and the rule of law.
The newly appointed members of the state’s Executive Council were charged to come on board with a winning attitude, ingenuity, and deep insight in handling every situation.
The governor reminded them that the hallmark of good governance is service to the people where trust is sacred, urging that they must not betray the people’s trust.
The governor warned that he would not tolerate any form of incompetence or corruption.
He urged them to prioritize the welfare of the people and ensure that the citizenry enjoyed the dividends of democracy.
The governor said the dependable appointees were selected based on track records of service after careful consultation, saying the state stands to benefit from their experiences.
Sule urged the new commissioners to justify the confidence Government reposed in them.
” I want to congratulate you on your well-deserved appointments as we have made wider consultations in selecting Commissioners across the state.
” I want to implore you to key into my administration’s vision of transparency and accountability, and you are to shun corrupt tendencies.
” I also urge you to be dedicated and work hard as this administration cherishes hard work, commitment and loyalty,” he said.
Sule stressed that the new council was tied to value addition and must be able to add value to the art of governance in the state.
The governor specifically appreciated the Speaker, Nasarawa state house of Assembly Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi and other assembly members for speedy screening and confirmation of the commissioners.
The Governor announced Hon. Yakubu Kwanta as Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources.
Aishatu Rufai- Women Affairs
Umar Abubakar Dan’akano- Agriculture
Munirat Abdullahi – Finance
Timothy Kasuwa – Special Duties, Security and Public Matters
Ja’afaru Ango- Youth and Sports Development
Margaret Elayo – Special Duties, Humanitarian Services and NGOs.
Bala Mulki- Lands and Urban Development.
John D. W Mamman -Education.
Abubakar Imam Zanwa -Water Resources and Rural Development.
Mr Samuel Kafu Emgba -Science and Technology.
Aliyu Ahmed Tijjani – Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
Muhammed Iyimoga – Trade and Investment.
Barr. Labaran Magaji- Justice.
Dr. Gaza Gwamna- Health.
Mu’azu Gosho- Housing and Transport.
Meanwhile, the kidnapped king of the Gurku community in Karu local government area of Nasarawa state, Jubril Mamman Waziri, has been released alongside her wife, Hajiya Sa’adatu.
They were abducted on the 6th of August, 2023, in the palace located around mountains in the area, the gunmen took the First-Class Royal father and his wife to an unknown destination.
Governor Sule, who announced their release during the swearing-in of the newly appointed commissioners, said they were in good health. The governor, however, did not make it clear whether ransom was paid.
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