Nasarawa governor removes six commissioners in cabinet reshuffle
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has dismissed six commissioners as part of a cabinet reshuffle. The move aims to inject new ideas and strengthen the administration. Labaran Magaji, Secretary to the State Government, announced the decision after a State Executive Council meeting in Lafia. The government also discussed strategies to boost state revenue, especially through the lithium sector.
Key takeaways
- Labaran Magaji stated that the affected commissioners handled Works, Women Affairs, Information, Lands, Science and Technology, and Security and Sundry Matters.
- The commissioners were asked to step aside to allow for fresh perspectives and improved governance.
- The government emphasized that the decision was not due to poor performance but to strengthen the administration.
- The former commissioners may still be considered for other roles within the government.
- The council also discussed leveraging investments in the lithium sector following the inauguration of a major lithium processing plant by President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
