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Governor sacks 10 Commissioners, redeploys 2 others

Samson Toromade

February 7, 2017 2:50 PM

A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government indicated that six commissioners were retained.

Nasarawa state governor, Umaru Al-Makura

Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Tuesday sacked 10 commissioners and redeployed two others.

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A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Mohammed Abdullahi, indicated that six commissioners were retained, two of which were redeployed to other ministries.

Those retained at their beats included Yusuf Shehu-Usman, Justice; Dr. Daniel Iya, Health; Sunny Agassi, Lands and Mr Gabriel Aka’aka, Environment.

The commissioners redeployed are Aliyu Tijani from local government and chieftaincy affairs to education, while Haruna Osegba moves from commerce and industry to local government and chieftaincy affairs.

Already, the governor has forwarded the names of new nominees to the State House of Assembly for confirmation to replace those axed.

Samson Toromade Samson Toromade is the Editor-in-Chief of Pulse Nigeria. Contact: samson.toromade@pulse.ng

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