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Nasarawa Governor Sule appoints new SSG, sacks political appointees

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By Our Reporter, Lafia

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, on Friday appointed the former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Labaran Magaji as the new Secretary to the State Government of Nasarawa State (SSG).

The governor had also sacked all his political appointees including Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants and Personal Assistants respectively.

Gov Sule, while performing the swearing-in Lafia, expressed confidence in the new SSG to help in driving his administration blueprint.

Sule described the office of the SSG as the engine room and cornerstone of government activities where the occupant of such office was expected to have extensive knowledge of the various components of governance.

“As you are aware, Barr. Labaran Magaji is a legal luminary, a reputable technocrat with global experience, and an unassuming politician who served the state and Nigeria in various capacities.

“His contributions to our administration and ‘project Nasarawa’ is actually legendary.

“I am convinced that with his antecedents, loyalty and proven performance of excellence; he will be able to confidently serve this administration as SSG,” Sule said.

He appreciated the former SGS
Aliyu Ubandoma and former executive council members for their contributions and commitment to the state.

In his remarks, Dr Labaran Magaji pledged uncommon loyalty to the Governor and the government of Nasarawa State.

“Your Excellency, we understand the enormity of bringing us at this particular moment. This is the most critical moment of your administration.

“This is what we call the legacy period, we are ready, willing to settle down and hit the ground running in ensuring that your dream of leaving Nasarawa State better than you met it is achieved,” he pledged.

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