Mr Zachariah, who described the nominees as “suitable for the job”, expressed confidence that they would be able to discharge their responsibilities.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna has nominated a new commissioner and appointed new special advisers.
A politician in the area said people didn’t come out to vote because they thought the election would not commence as scheduled.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is ready to conduct a by-election for the Sabon Gari constituency seat in the Kaduna State House of Assembly.
