Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has sworn in 15 out of the 16 screened commissioners, withholding the inauguration of one nominee, Margerate Elayo, due to a serious petition received after the screening process.
Speaking at the ceremony on Friday at Lafia City Township Hall, Governor Sule explained that Elayo’s swearing-in was suspended to allow for a thorough investigation into the allegations against her.
In a major shake-up, the governor also announced the termination of the appointments of the suspended chairman and members of the state Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) over the illegal recruitment of unqualified teachers.
He revealed that out of the 3,000 improperly hired teachers, 1,500 will undergo fresh screening by an independent consultant to ensure only qualified candidates are retained.
Governor Sule urged the new commissioners to familiarize themselves with the Nasarawa Economic Development Strategy (NEDS) document to align with his administration’s priorities. He charged them to uphold hard work, loyalty, transparency, and accountability in their service.
The newly assigned portfolios include: Yakubu Kwanta (Youth & Sports Development)
Umar Tanko Tunga (Lands & Urban Development), Munirat Abdullahi (Finance, Budget & Economic Planning), Gabriel Agbashi (Science & Technology), Isaac Danladi Amadu (Environment & Natural Resources), Ibrahim Tanko (Information, Culture & Tourism), John Mamman (Education), Aminu Mu’azu Maifata (Local Government, Community Development & Chieftaincy Affairs), Usman Baba (Security & Sundry Matters), Mohammed Sani Ottos (Trade, Industry & Investment), Mohammed Agah Muluku (Water Resources & Rural Development), David Moyi (Special Duties; Legal Matters), Gaza Gwamna (Health)
Jugbo Hauwa Samuel (Justice) and Mu’azu Gosho (Works, Housing & Transport).
However, no commissioner was appointed for the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Humanitarian Services and NGOs, or the Ministry of Agriculture.
