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Abdulahi Sule of Nasarawa State, on Monday inaugurated 16 Commissioners and urged them to key into his administration’s vision to bring development to the state.
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 Nasarawa Eggon LGA did not appear for the screening, saying that he was indisposed at the moment.
Gov. Sule while inaugurating the commissioners, urged them to shun corrupt tendencies, embrace transparency, accountability and 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 trust of the people.
The governor warned that he would not tolerate any form of incompetence or corruption.
He urged them to prioritise the welfare of the people by ensuring that the citizenry enjoy the dividends of democracy, while charging them to justify the confidence government reposed in them.
The governor said the appointees who were dependable people were selected based on track records of service after careful consultation, noting that the state stands to benefit from their wealth of experience.
“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 in a position 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 members of the assembly for speedy screening and confirmation of the commissioners.
The newly inaugurated commissioners and ministries assigned are as follow: Yakubu Kwanta, 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. Others are Muhammed Iyimoga – Trade and Investment, Barr. Labaran Magaji- Justice, Dr Gaza Gwamna- Health, Mu’azu Gosho- Housing and Transport.
