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Jigawa: Gov Namadi redeploys  commissioners in cabinet reshuffle

Governor Umar Namadi has approved the redeployment of three commissioners in a cabinet reshuffle to enhance good governance.

• May 6, 2025
Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi
Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi

Governor Umar Namadi has approved the redeployment of three commissioners in a cabinet reshuffle to enhance good governance.

Information commissioner Sagir Musa stated this at the end of the State Executive Council meeting on Monday in Dutse.

He said the changes were imperative to boost the administration’s effort to ensure sustainable development in Jigawa.

Those affected include Muhammad Alhassan, who was moved from the Ministry of Land, Housing, Urban Development and Regional Planning, to the Ministry of Water Resources, and Ibrahim Hanungiwa, redeployed to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development from the Ministry of Water Resources.

While Ahmed Garba moved from the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development to the Ministry of Land, Housing, Urban Development and Regional Planning.

Mr Musa said the changes were with immediate effect, adding that the affected officials are expected to report to their offices not later than May 19. 

(NAN)

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