By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia –
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has inaugurated his cabinet members with the task on them to key into his vision to develop the state.
Governor Sule, performed the swearing-in of the 16-members of the state executive council, at an elaborate ceremony at the Government House, Lafia, on Monday.
The governor in the process created two new ministries namely Ministry of Special Duties, Humanitarian Services and NGOs and Ministry of Special Duties, Security and Sundry Matters.
Though there were ministries of special duties during the last dispensation, the new nomenclature attached to the new ministries indicate deliberate steps taken by the Governor to further enhance service delivery in the area of humanitarian services, improved relationships with donor organizations, as well as security.
The governor, while administering the oath of office on the commissioners, called on them to bring their wealth of experience to bear, emphasizing that his administration cherishes hard work, dedication, commitment, loyalty and selfless service.
The Governor, who reminded them that public service is a trust, said they cannot afford to fail, particularly at a time his administration has renewed its covenant, with the resolve to continue to meet the yearning and aspirations of the people of Nasarawa State.
“I charge you, therefore, to be dedicated, patriotic, and rise up to the challenges ahead. I urge you to make this more than rhetoric but actually in action. This is the only way we can bequeath a worthy legacy that will remain indelible in the sands of history,” he said.
He reiterated that his administration has imbibed the principles of accountability, transparency, and prudent management of resources, as such, urged the new appointees to key in by abhorring all corrupt tendencies capable of distracting them from discharge their responsibility in accordance with the oath they have taken.
Cross section of the new commissioners taking oath of office.
He further urged the appointees to acquaint themselves with the Nasarawa Economic Development Strategy (NEDS) document and to establish good interpersonal relationships with their subordinates and other key government functionaries.
Engineer Sule, disclosed plans to commence the distribution of food items within the week, as palliative which the state received from the Federal Government, in fulfillment of the promise made by President Bola Tinubu, aimed at cushioning the hardship brought about by the removal of fuel subsidy.
He explained that, already, the state government has set up a high-powered committee to evolve measures that will also cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy on the people.
“In this regard, I wish to call on the general public to remain calm as government is doing its best to provide all the palliative to ameliorate the hardship.
“I’m happy to tell you that on my return from the US last week, we have already received all the food items that the Federal Government has sent. And we are going to start distributing these foods this week by the grace of God,” he added.
The Governor however noted that, this time around, to ensure the palliative gets to the people at the grassroots, a committee will be set up at every local government level, with the membership to include, local government chairmen, traditional rulers, Christian and Muslim religious leaders, youth and woman leaders.
Responding on behalf of the appointees, Commissioner, Ministry for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon Tijjani Aliyu Ahmed, appreciated the governor for finding them worthy of the appointments.
Tijjani said with the array of members of the newly inaugurated state executive council, the Governor is telling the whole world about his readiness and commitment to take Nasarawa State to the next level of development.
“We want to thank you for this honour done to us, Your Excellency and to promise that, by the grace of God, we shall never let you down. We promise you to be committed, we promise you to be hard working and we promise you to ensure that we succeed and leave Nasarawa State on a higher level,” he stated.
Earlier, in a welcome address, Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State, Barrister Muhammad Ubandoma Aliyu, said a least of 16 nominees was forwarded to the Nasarawa State House of Assembly for confirmation as commissioners.
The new commissioners and their portfolios are: Hajiya Munira Abdullahi, Ministry of Finance, Dr. Gomna Gaza, Ministry of Health, Oyige Mohammed Iyimoga, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Aishatu Rufai Ibrahim, Ministry of Women Affairs, Yakubu Kwanta, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Jaafaru Ango, Ministry of Youths and Sports Development, Samuel Kafu Emgba, Ministry of Science and Technology, Margaret Elayo, Ministry of Special Duties for Humanitarian Services and NGOs, Ibrahim Bala Mulki, Ministry of Lands and Urban Development.
Others are: Tijjani Aliyu Ahmed, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Abubakar Imam Zanwa, Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development, John W. Mamman, Ministry of Education, Muazu Adamu Gosho, Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport, Timothy Inusa Kasuwa, Ministry of Special Duties Security and Sundry Matters, Labaran Shuaibu Magaji, Ministry of Justice and Umar Abubakar Danakaro, Ministry of Agriculture.
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