The names of 16 commissioner nominees have been sent to the state House of Assembly for verification and screening by Abdullahi Sule, the governor of Nasarawa State.
Recall that on January 3, Sule dismissed members of his cabinet in order to replace them with technocrats who had demonstrated their ability to provide the state’s citizens with the benefits of democracy.
During Monday’s House sessions in Lafia, the state capital, Danladi Jatau, the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, revealed the names of the nominees.
“I want to urge the appointees to submit 30 copies of their Curriculum Vitae to the House by Thursday at the latest, and to appear for screening on Monday of next week,” Jatau stated.
“The governor has submitted 16 names of commissioner nominees to the Assembly for screening and confirmation.”
“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, Barr. Isaac Danladi Amadu from Karu LGA, Princess Margret Itaki Elayo from Keana LGA, Dr. Ibrahim Tanko from Keffi LGA and Dr. John Mamman from Kokona LGA.
“Other commissioner nominees are Hon Aminu Mu’azu Maifata and CP Usman Baba (retd.) from Lafia LGA, Hon. Mohammed Sani Ottos from Nasarawa LGA, Hon. Mohammed Agah Muluku from Nassarawa Eggon LGA, Barr. David Moyi from Obi LGA, Dr. Gaza Gwamna from Toto LGA and Barr. Jugbo Hauwa Samuel and Hon. Mu’azu Gosho from Wamba LGA.
”Our correspondent reports that out of the 16 commissioner nominees, three females made the list.
Also, two former members of the state House of Assembly, Umar Tunga, and Mohammed Muluku were nominated as members of the state executive council.