Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has appointed Mr
Yakubu Lamai as his new Chief Press Secretary following a minor cabinet
reshuffle.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Secretary to
the State Government, Zainab Ahmed, and made available to the News Agency of
Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lafia.
It said Al-Makura also made minor cabinet reshuffle by
reassigning commissioners to oversee some ministries following the sack of eight
commissioners last month.
According to the statement, Mr Hussaini Abubakar,
Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, has been moved to the
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
Mr Sonny Agassi, Commissioner for Lands and Urban
Development, will oversee Ministries of Agriculture and Water Resources as well
as Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.
Mr Emmanuel Brass-Yaji, Commissioner of Commerce, Industry
and Cooperative is to oversee the Ministry of Youths and Sports Development.
Mohammed Dan-Azumi, Commissioner for Local Government and
Chieftaincy Affairs, is to oversee the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.
Mohammed Wada of Works, Housing and Transport Ministry is to
take charge of the Ministry of Rural and Community Development.
Mr Hamza Elayo, Commissioner for Information and Ethical
Reorientation, has been assigned to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism as well
as the State Planning Commission.
According to the statement, all the appointments are with
immediate effect.
NAN reports that Gov. Al-Makura, had on Sept. 21, relieved
eight commissioners and five of his aides of their appointment without giving
reasons for the action. (NAN)
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