Governor Umar Bago has directed six commissioners to oversee additional ministries following the resignation of some cabinet members.

The directive was announced in a statement by his chief press secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, on Thursday.

According to the governor, the commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Muazu Hamidu Jantabo, will oversee the Ministry of Rural Development.

He added that Mustapha Ndajiwo, the commissioner for budget and planning, would supervise the Ministry of Special Duties.

Mr Bago further stated that the commissioner for investment, Aminu Suleman Takuma, had been assigned to oversee the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives.

Similarly, the commissioner for youth and social development, Jacob Baba Isa, is to supervise the Ministry of Sports Development.

The governor also directed the commissioner for technical and vocational education, Abdullahi Adamu Katcha, to oversee the Ministry of Tertiary Education.

In the same vein, the commissioner for women’s affairs, Hadiza Idris Kuta, will supervise the Ministry of Arts and Culture.

Mr Bago urged the commissioners to view the additional responsibilities as an opportunity to enhance service delivery.

He expressed optimism that members of the State Executive Council would continue to work collaboratively to ensure seamless governance.

The governor had earlier directed all political appointees seeking elective positions to resign. Six out of the 30 commissioners subsequently resigned to pursue elective offices ahead of the 2027 elections.

(NAN)