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| Gombe governor Yahaya Inuwa |
Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya appointed two commissioners and four special advisers on Monday, performing a slight reorganisation of his cabinet.
Mr Yahaya stated at their swearing-in that the action was a part of attempts to uphold the goals and good governance set by his administration.
He added that it was also done to guarantee the provision of quality services.
Their nomination, according to Mr Yahaya, was in keeping with his administration's resolve and commitment to give the populace effective and responsive leadership.
“Accordingly, the following changes are hereby made regarding special advisers with immediate effect: Dauda Batari is moved from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Higher Education.
“Mr Shehu Madugu from the Ministry of Energy and Solid Minerals to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.
“Aishatu Maigari moved from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation to the Ministry of Education while Meshak Lauco will now serve in the Ministry of Higher Education from the Ministry of Information and Culture,” he said.
The governor said the new commissioners, Sanusi Pindiga and Andirya Moljengo, would be in charge of the Ministry of Energy and Solid Minerals and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
He urged the newly sworn-in appointees to sustain the tempo of his administration’s achievements with sincerity of purpose, transparency, accountability, loyalty and commitment.
Mr Yahaya urged them to conduct the affairs of their various ministries and departments with the fear of God and ensure that public resources were utilised judiciously and efficiently.
He promised to support them towards delivering on their mandates, saying his administration “will not condone any act of indiscipline and corruption in whatever form.”
(NAN)