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Gov Sule submits names of 16 commissioner-nominees to Nasarawa assembly

Among the nominees who made the list are two former state lawmakers and six immediate past commissioners, while out of the 16 nominees, three are females.

• February 10, 2025
Governor Abdullahi Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has submitted the names of 16 commissioner-nominees to the state assembly for screening and confirmation.

Speaker of the assembly, Danladi Jatau, disclosed this during proceedings on Monday in Lafia, the state capital.

“I want to urge the appointees to submit 30 copies of their curriculum vitae (CV) to the House on or before Thursday this week and appear for screening next week Monday.

“ Those appointed by the governor include Yakubu Kwanta from Akwanga LGA, Hon. Tanko Tunga from Awe LGA, Hajiya Munirat Abdullahi and Gabriel Agbashi from Doma LGA, Isaac Danladi Amadu from Karu LGA,  Princess Margret Itaki Elayo from Keana LGA.

“Others are Dr Ibrahim Tanko from Keffi LGA and Dr John DW Mamman from Kokona LGA, Hon Aminu Mu’azu Maifata and CP Usman Baba (Rtd) from Lafia LGA, Hon. Mohammed Sani Ottos from Nasarawa LGA, Hon. Mohammed Agah Muluku from Nassarawa Eggon LGA.

“Also on the list are Mr David Moyi from Obi LGA, Dr Gaza Gwamna from Toto LGA Barr Judbo Hauwa Samuel and Hon. Muazu Gosho from Wamba LGA,” he added.

Mr Sule dissolved the State Executive Council on January 3.

Among the nominees who made the list are two former state lawmakers and six immediate past commissioners, while out of the 16 nominees, three are females.

(NAN)

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