The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has sworn in Hon. Ibrahim Uthman Angbolo as commissioner and member of the state Executive Council, 20 Special Advisers and other appointees that would assist him in running state government affairs.
According to Tribune, the inauguration took place in Lafia on Tuesday, while Gov.Sule urging the appointees to key into his administration’s vision of transparency, prudence, and the rule of law for the overall development of the state.
Similarly, the Governor also performed the swearing-in of Miss Abigail Waya as Substantive Head of Service for the state.
Reports revealed that the Nasarawa Governor also swore in some members of the State Independent Electoral Commission and Local Government Service Commission, Chairman and Members, Governing Council, College of Agriculture, Science, and Technology, Lafia, Teachers Service Commission , and Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board.
Gov. Sule urged the appointees to add value to his administration by being committed to their duties as well as loyal to the government.
“If you will recall, I have submitted 17 commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as members of the state executive council.
“A commissioner nominee from Nassarawa Eggon LGA did not appear for the screening due to his indisposition, which informed our decision to replace him,” he said.
Congratulating the appointees, the Governor called on them to contribute positively to the development of the state.
Sule urged the Special Advisers to render progressive advice to the government in the interest of development.
He thanked the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi, and members of the State House of Assembly for their sustained partnership with his government and called for its continuation.
The Governor also appreciated the people of the state for their support in helping his administration succeed.
Speaking on palliatives, the Governor assured of his administration’s commitment to provide palliatives to the people of the state to alleviate the effects of fuel subsidy removal in the country.
He urged those responsible for or involved in the distribution of palliatives in the state to ensure fairness and equity in the exercise.
The Governor further assured of his administration’s continued determination to create an enabling environment for investors in order to create job opportunities and improve the standard of living of the people of the state.
Responding on behalf of other appointees,
Hon. Ibrahim Uthman Angbolo who expressed gratitude to Gov. Sule on behalf other appointees, promised that they would betray the confidence reposed in them.
