By; SAMSON YAKI, Lafia
Governor Abdullahi A. Sule of Nasarawa State has sworn-in 14 commissioners and 18 special advisers to constitute his cabinet with a charge on them to be accountable and loyal to the people.
The swearing-in ceremony held on Wednesday at the Lafia City Hall
was well attended by government officials and well wishers.
He explained that their appointments were based on merit and challenged them on working to leave legacies that will stand the test of time.
“This has put heavy burden on you as appointees. You must discharge your duties having in mind our principles of accountability, probity, loyalty and prudent management of our resources.
“This is the only way we can leave a legacy that will stand the test of time,” the governor said.
He commended the Speaker and members of the state Assembly for the speedy screening and confirmation of the nominees.
The governor noted that the cooperation by the state Assembly is further testimony to the collective commitment towards purposeful leadership and service delivery for the people.
“I salute this display of patriotism which has continued to define our relationship with the Sixth Assembly,” Governor Sule added.
The newly inaugurated commissioners and their portfolios are as follows; Hon Yakubu Kwanta, Commissioner For Environment and Natural Resources; Hon. Yusuf Aliyu Turaki, Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development; Hajiya Aishatu Rufai Ibrahim, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development and Hon. Salihu Enah, Commissioner for Trade, Industry and Investment.
Others are Prof. Umar Mika’il Gurku, Commissioner for Science and Technology; Nuhu Ibrahim Oshafu, Commissioner for Agriculture and Water Resources; Engr. Idris Mohammed Idris, Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport; Mohammed Tanimu Sarki, Commissioner for Land and Urban Development and Barr. Abimiku Hannatu Bala- Commissioner for Special Duties and Legal.
Also, Hajiya Fatu Jimeta Sabo, Commissioner for Education; Yakubu Mohammed Lawal, Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism; Daniel Agyeno, Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Planning; Pharm. Ahmed Baba Yahaya- Commissioner for Health and Amb. Lucky Isaac Yargwa, Ministry of Youth and Sports.
He explained that their appointments were based on merit and challenged them on working to leave legacies that will stand the test of time.
“This has put heavy burden on you as appointees. You must discharge your duties having in mind our principles of accountability, probity, loyalty and prudent management of our resources.
“This is the only way we can leave a legacy that will stand the test of time,” the governor said.
He commended the Speaker and members of the state Assembly for the speedy screening and confirmation of the nominees.
The governor noted that the cooperation by the state Assembly is further testimony to the collective commitment towards purposeful leadership and service delivery for the people.
“I salute this display of patriotism which has continued to define our relationship with the Sixth Assembly,” Governor Sule added.
The newly inaugurated commissioners and their portfolios are as follows; Hon Yakubu Kwanta, Commissioner For Environment and Natural Resources; Hon. Yusuf Aliyu Turaki, Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development; Hajiya Aishatu Rufai Ibrahim, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development and Hon. Salihu Enah, Commissioner for Trade, Industry and Investment.
Others are Prof. Umar Mika’il Gurku, Commissioner for Science and Technology; Nuhu Ibrahim Oshafu, Commissioner for Agriculture and Water Resources; Engr. Idris Mohammed Idris, Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport; Mohammed Tanimu Sarki, Commissioner for Land and Urban Development and Barr. Abimiku Hannatu Bala- Commissioner for Special Duties and Legal.
Also, Hajiya Fatu Jimeta Sabo, Commissioner for Education; Yakubu Mohammed Lawal, Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism; Daniel Agyeno, Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Planning; Pharm. Ahmed Baba Yahaya- Commissioner for Health and Amb. Lucky Isaac Yargwa, Ministry of Youth and Sports.
