Governor swears in 15 new commissioners, warns against corruption
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Friday swore in 15 new commissioners as members of the State Executive Council.
Our correspondent 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 unspecified reasons.
While performing the swearing-in ceremony at the City Hall in Lafia, the state capital, on Friday, Sule urged the new commissioners to avoid all forms of corruption while discharging their duties.
He stated that his administration is anchored on accountability, transparency, and prudent management of resources, and therefore would not tolerate corrupt practices.
The governor said the appointment of the commissioners was made after extensive consultations with stakeholders across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state.
“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.
Sule further reiterated his administration’s commitment to implementing policies and programmes that would directly impact the lives of the state’s residents.
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 appointed 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.
Earlier, the Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State, Labaran Magaji commended Governor Abdullahi Sule for his developmental strides and purposeful leadership.
He further assured Governor Sule of the total support and loyalty of all the political appointees.
Speaking on behalf of the newly sworn-in commissioners, the Commissioner for Finance and Budget, Munirat Abdullahi appreciated the Governor for finding them worthy of the appointments and pledged their readiness to deliver on their duties without fail.
It would be recalled that on January 10, 2025, Governor Sule submitted the names of 16 commissioner nominees to the State Assembly for screening and confirmation.
Our correspondent reports that the Swearing-in ceremony had in attendance, the State Deputy Governor, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, the Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Danladi Jatau, the Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, Justice Aisha Bashir-Aliyu, the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Aliyu Bello, among others.
