Gov Sule swears in 15 new commissioners

Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Friday officially swore in 15 new commissioners as members of the State Executive Council, urging them to uphold transparency and accountability in their service.

The swearing-in ceremony, held at the City Hall in Lafia, the state capital, followed the screening and confirmation of 16 commissioner nominees by the State House of Assembly. However, one nominee, Princess Margaret Elayo, was unable to participate due to unspecified reasons.

In his address, Gov Sule emphasised his administration’s commitment to prudent resource management and warned the new commissioners against corruption.

“I charge you all to be dedicated to your duties and be result-oriented. This administration is anchored on accountability, transparency, and prudent management of public resources, so you should avoid all corrupt tendencies while discharging your duties,” he said.

The governor explained that the appointments were made after thorough consultations with stakeholders across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state. He reaffirmed his government’s commitment to implementing policies that would positively impact residents.

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Governor Sule announced the portfolios of the newly sworn-in commissioners:

Yakubu Kwanta (Akwanga LG) – Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development

Tanko Tunga (Awe LG) – Commissioner for Land and Urban Development

Hajiya Munirat Abdullahi (Doma LG) – Commissioner for Finance and Budget

Gabriel Agbashi (Doma LG) – Commissioner for Science and Technology

Isaac Amadu (Karu LG) – Commissioner for Environment

Ibrahim Tanko (Keffi LG) – Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism

Dr. John Mamman (Kokona LG) – Commissioner for Education

Aminu Maifata (Lafia LG) – Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs

CP Usman Baba (Rtd) (Lafia LG) – Commissioner for Security and Sundry Matters

Mohammed Ottos (Nasarawa LG) – Commissioner for Commerce, Trade and Industry

Mohammed Muluku (Nassarawa Eggon LG) – Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development

David Moyi (Obi LG) – Commissioner for Special Duties and Legal Matters

Dr. Gaza Gwamna (Toto LG) – Commissioner for Health

Jugbo Samuel (Wamba LG) – Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice

Muazu Gosho (Wamba LG) – Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport

Speaking on behalf of the new commissioners, the Commissioner for Finance and Budget, Munirat Abdullahi, expressed gratitude to the governor for the appointments and pledged their commitment to effective service delivery.

Dignitaries present at the ceremony included Deputy Governor Dr. Emmanuel Akabe, Speaker of the State House of Assembly Danladi Jatau, Chief Judge of the State Justice Aisha Bashir-Aliyu, APC State Chairman Dr. Aliyu Bello, and other top government officials.