Governor Sule Of Nasarawa State Swears In 15 New Commissioners

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule on Friday swore in 15 new commissioners as members of the State Executive Council.

Sule, while performing the swearing-in of the 15 commissioners at the City Hall in Lafia, the state capital on Friday, urged the new commissioners to avoid all corrupt tendencies while discharging their duties.

He said that his administration had been anchored on accountability, transparency and prudent management of resources, and therefore would not tolerate corrupt tendencies.

The Governor said the appointments of the Commissioners were possible as a result of wider consultation with stakeholders across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state.

“I charge you all to be dedicated in 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 further reiterated his administration’s commitment to key into several policies and programmes that would have direct bearing on the lives of the people of the state.

He announced Yakubu Kwanta from Akwanga LG as Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Tanko Tunga from Awe LG as Commissioner for Land and Urban Development, Hajiya Munirat Abdullahi from Doma LG as Commissioner for Finance and Budget, Gabriel Agbashi from Doma LG as Commissioner for Science and Technology, Isaac Amadu from Karu LG as Commissioner for Environment.

Others are, Ibrahim Tanko from Keffi LG as Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr John Mamman from Kokona LG as Commissioner for Education, Aminu Maifata from Lafia LG as Commissioner for LG, Community  Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, CP Usman Baba (Rtd) from Lafia LG as Commissioner for Security and Sundry Matters, Mohammed Ottos from Nasarawa LG as Commissioner for Commerce, Trade and Industry, Mohammed Muluku from Nassarawa Eggon LG as Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development.

Also, are: David Moyi from Obi LG as Commissioner for Special Duties and Legal Matters, Dr. Gaza Gwamna from Toto LG as Commissioner for Health, Jugbo Samuel from Wamba LG as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Muazu Gosho from Wamba LG as Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport.

9News Nigeria reports that the State House of Assembly had screened and confirmed 16 commissioner nominees but one of the nominees, Princess Margaret Elayo, could not participate in the event due to some unspecified reasons.