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  • Tinubu swears in INEC commissioners, CCB board members

    Tinubu swears in INEC commissioners, CCB board members

    President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in two commissioners of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and two members of the board of Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) after their clearance by the Senate.

    NAN reports that the swearing-in of the new appointees was performed by the president during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

    The two INEC commissioners sworn in are: ⁠Malam Tukur Yusuf, representing North-West and Prof. Sunday Aja, representing Ebonyi.

    Mr Ikpeme Ndem, from Cross River and Retired Justice Buba Nyaure, from Taraba were equally inaugurated as CCB board members.

  • We did not arrest any commissioner over project delay – Ebonyi Govt.

    We did not arrest any commissioner over project delay – Ebonyi Govt.

    The Ebonyi Government has dismissed a report that Gov. Francis Nwifuru ordered the arrest of five Commissioners over delay in delivery and breach of contracts.

    This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Ebonyi Executive Council (EXCO) committee on Supervision and Completion of two state housing projects, Chief Donatus Ilang in Abakaliki.

    The projects are the 140 housing units for the Izzo and Amaze communities, which were displaced by the Ezilo/Ezza Ezilo communal crisis in Ishielu Local Government Area.

    Ilang, who is also the Commissioner for Border, Peace and Conflict Resolution, described the report as “false and unfounded”.

    “No commissioner was arrested and you can confirm this from the police and other security agencies.

    “The people writing such fake news are doing so from their imagination,” he said.

    “We informed them of the state governor ‘s displeasure over delays in the project and resolved to take drastic actions on the defaulters,” he said.

    He noted that the commissioners promised to furnish the committee with relevant information which would enable it confront the erring contractors.

    “The governor is desirous to give the people of both communities. affected by a fatricidal communal conflict, housing reprieves.

    “”We gave all persons involved in the projects time to comply with the contractual terms.

    “Our mandate is to ensure that the governor’s noble intentions towards people of both communities, are actualised and we would not toy with such,” he said.

    NAN reports that the 140 units of building projects, were initiated by the state government to cushion the housing needs of both communities.

    The Ebonyi Police Command  Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP   Joshua Ukandu,  also told NAN in an interview that no commissioner was in their  custody.

    “We did not arrest any commissioner,” he said.

  • Sule swears in 15 new commissioners in Nasarawa

    Sule swears in 15 new commissioners in Nasarawa

    Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Friday swore in 15 new commissioners as members of the State Executive Council.

    Sule, while performing the ceremony in Lafia, urged the new commissioners to avoid all corrupt tendencies while discharging their duties.

    He said that his administration was anchored on accountability, transparency and prudent management of resources and would not tolerate corrupt tendencies.

    The governor said the appointments of the commissioners were made after wide consultation with stakeholders across the state.

    While congratulating the appointees, he said that their appointments were well deserved and wished them well in their new assignment.

    Sule charged the commissioners to be dedicated and result oriented in their duties.

    “I urge all of you to avoid all corrupt tendencies while discharging your duties,” he said.

    The governor restated his administration’s continued commitment to key into different policies and programmes that would have direct bearing on the lives of the people of the state.

    The governor, however, said that  the State House of Assembly had screened and confirmed 16 commissioner nominees but one of the nominees could not participate in the event due to some unspecified reasons.

    The new commissioners and their portfolios are Mr Yakubu Kwanta (Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development); Mr Tanko Tunga (Commissioner for Land and Urban Development); and Hajiya Munirat Abdullahi (Commissioner for Finance and Budget).

    Others are Mr Gabriel Agbashi (Commissioner for Science and Technology); Mr Isaac Danladi Amadu (Commissioner for Environment); Dr Ibrahim Tanko (Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism); while Dr John Mamman is Commissioner for Education.

    Also appointed are Mr Aminu Maifata (Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs); CP Usman Baba (Rtd.) (Commissioner for Security and Sundry Matters); Mr Mohammed Sani-Ottos (Commissioner for Commerce and Trade); and Mr Mohammed Agah-Muluku (Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development).

    They also include Mr David Moyi (Commissioner for Special Duties and Legal Matters); Dr Gaza Gwamna (Commissioner for Health);  Mr Judbo Hauwa-Samuel (Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice); and Muazu Gosho (Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport).

    Earlier, Dr Labaran Magaji, Secretary to the State Government, commended the governor for his developmental strides and purposeful leadership in the state.

    Responding on behalf of the newly sworn-in commissioners, Hajiya Munirat Abdullahi, the Commissioner for Finance and Budget, appreciated Gov. Sule for finding them worthy of the appointments.

    She pledged their readiness to discharging their duties as commissioners.

    NAN recalls that on Jan. 10, Gov. Sule submitted names of 16 commissioner nominees to the State Assembly for screening and confirmation.

  • Edo gov, Okpebholo assigns portfolios to new commissioners

    Edo gov, Okpebholo assigns portfolios to new commissioners

    Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday sworn in six commissioners into the State Executive Council and assigned them portfolios.

    This is contained in a statement in Benin, by Mr Umar Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government.

    According to Ikhilor, Mr Paul Ohonbamu is assigned to the Ministry of Information and Communications, while Washington Osifo will take charge of the Ministry of Water Resources and Energy.

    ”Dr Emmanuel Iyamu is assigned the Ministry of Education, Dr Lucky Eseigbe, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Andrew Ijegbai, Ministry of Mining.

    ”Similarly, Olabisi Idaomi will lead the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.

    All commissioners are expected to resume duties in their respective ministries immediately,” he said.

  • BREAKING: Ondo gov, Aiyedatiwa sacks commissioners, retains two

    BREAKING: Ondo gov, Aiyedatiwa sacks commissioners, retains two

    Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect.

    Governor Aiyedatiwa, however, exempted two members of the cabinet from the dissolution “due to the critical nature of their duties.”

    A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, listed the two cabinet members as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, and the Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Omowunmi Isaac.

    The statement directed all affected cabinet members to hand over all government properties in their care to the accounting officers of their respective ministries.

    Governor Aiyedatiwa thanked the EXCO members for their service and contributions to the development of the state under his administration and wished them well in their future endeavours.

  • Ebonyi gov, Nwifuru suspends two commissioners

    Ebonyi gov, Nwifuru suspends two commissioners

    Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi suspended the commissioners for Housing and Urban Development and that of Health over alleged gross misconduct and dereliction of duties.

    The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Jude Okpor disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday.

    Okpor announced that Nwifuru had directed that the suspension for the Commissioner for Health would elapsed in three months, while that of Housing and Urban Development remained suspended indefinitely.

    According to Okpor, also to proceed on a three-month suspension is the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health.

    “Others are the Executive Secretaries of the State Primarily Healthcare Development Agency and that of the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency.

    “In view of the development, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Primary Health was directed to take charge of the ministry in the absence of the suspended Commissioner.

    “The suspended government officials are to hand over all government properties in their possession, including vehicles, to Secretary to the State Government on or before the close of work on November 25, 2024,” he added.

    Okpor added that in preparation for the 2025 fiscal year, the Executive Council had commenced ministerial debates and defence for the MDAs.

    “To this effect, the Council further approved the citizens budget participatory engagement, which will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Ecumenical Centre, Abakaliki, by 10:00am,” he said.

  • Mutfwang suspends 2 commissioners, reshuffles cabinet

    Mutfwang suspends 2 commissioners, reshuffles cabinet

    Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has suspended two incumbent Commissioners, a Special Adviser and a Liaison Officer.

    Mutfwang announced the suspension in a statement by Mr Gyang Bere, his Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA), issued on Tuesday in Jos.

    The suspended government officials included: Mr Chrysanthus Dawam and Mrs Jamila Tukur, the commissioners for Budget and Economic Planning and that of Tourism, Culture and Hospitality, respectively.

    Others affected by the suspension were: Mr Dio Lamul, Special Adviser on Rural Development and Mr Moses Sule, the Liaison Officer for Mikang Constituency of the state.

    Mutfwang has also approved a minor resufflement of his cabinet to enhance quality service delivery.

    Bere quoted the governor saying that the move would ensure effective and efficient service delivery to the people of the state.

    ”Under the new dispensation, Mr Noel Nkup, the current Commissioner for Water Resources and Energy, will take charge of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

    ”Similarly, Mr Bashir Datti, the commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, has been posted to the Ministry of Water Resources and Energy,” he said.

     

  • Abia Govt. confirms resignation of 2 Commissioners

    Abia Govt. confirms resignation of 2 Commissioners

    The Abia Government has confirmed the resignation of the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr Chima Oriaku and the Commissioner for Agriculture, Prof. Monica Ironkwe.

    This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,  Mr Ukoha Ukoha, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Umuahia.

    The statement revealed that the commissioners tendered their resignation letters to Gov. Alex Otti of Abia.

    It stated that the governor thanked them for their service and sacrifice to the state and wished them well in their future endeavours.

  • 5 Rivers commissioners give reasons for resigning

    5 Rivers commissioners give reasons for resigning

    The unending political rift in Rivers has taken a fresh twist with five Commissioners resigning.

    Their resignations were contained in separate letters addressed to the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo.

    The mass resignation is the second since Gov. Siminalayi Fubara became governor on May 29, 2023.

    The first of such mass resignations led to the peace accord initiated by President Bola Tinubu which later led to the recall of the commissioners.

    The crises in the state had since defied all interventions, climaxing in the fresh round of resignations.

    While the Commissioner for Social welfare, Mrs Inime Aguma, gave “absence of work place progression” as reason for her resignation, her Transportation counterpart, Dr Jacobson Nbina, cited “prolonged political crises”.

    The Commissioner for Housing, Mr Gift Worlu, accused Fubara of “promoting toxic working relationship and attempting to fuse the legislative and executive arm thereby breaching the law of separation of powers”.

    Also, Mr Austen Ben, Commissioner for Environment, in his letter, said  that he decided to tender his resignation “because of the political crises in the state”.

    As for the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Chinedu Mmon, the “absence of trust, animosity and division amongst colleagues” forced out of Fubara’s cabinet.

  • Diri swears in 14 Commissioners, Revenue Chairman

    Diri swears in 14 Commissioners, Revenue Chairman

    Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa on Monday, swore in 14 new commissioners and the newly-elected chairmen of the eight local government councils in the state.

    The governor also swore in the chairman of the state Board of Internal Revenue, Mr Daniel Iniekezimene.

    The ceremony took place inside the Council Chambers of Government House, Yenagoa.

    Eight of the commissioners served during the first term of the governor.

    They are Biriyai Dambo (Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice), Moses Teibowei (Works and Infrastructure), Maxwell Ebibai (Finance), Dr Gentle Emelah (Education), Daniel Igali (Sports Development) and Preye Brodricks (Special Duties, Bayelsa East).

    Others who returned but were re-deployed are Dr Ebieri Jones, who was assigned to Trade and Industry from Mineral Resources, and Flint George, who served as Commissioner, Special Duties, Bayelsa Central, but now assigned Budget and Economic Planning.

    The rest of the commissioners are Mrs Ebiwou Koku-Obiyai (Labour and Productivity), Michael Magbisa (Special Duties, Bayelsa West), Elizabeth Bidei (Women Affairs), Peter Afagha (Mineral Resources), and Komuku Kharim (Power).

    Diri said the ceremony marked a pivotal moment in the state’s journey as the administration begins its second term.

    He said during the first tenure, the administration laid the groundwork for a prosperous Bayelsa across various sectors, but there was still much work to be done.

    “As we embark on this journey, let us remember that our success will be judged not by individual accomplishments but by the collective impact we make.

    “Your selection and election among a pool of highly qualified persons inspire confidence in your ability to serve with utmost commitment and distinction, fulfilling the aspirations of all Bayelsans,” Diri said.

    He therefore charged them to initiate legacy projects and programmes in their various ministries to accelerate the development of the state.

    The governor admonished them to be prudent in financial management, ensure efficient utilisation of resources, and foster collaboration to achieve success.

    He said that the administration would come up with indicators for periodic evaluation of the performance of each commissioner.

    Diri advised the commissioners to establish strong connection with people at the grassroots, understand their needs, and incorporate them into government policies.

    To the council chairmen and their vice, the governor pledged to strengthen the local governments to foster development in  communities.

    “I want you to uphold the tenets of transparency, consultation and keep in touch with the people as you are the closest to the grassroots.

    “Ensure that you live a peaceful and quiet life. We want to see peace and development in your local governments.

    “We will not tamper with local government funds, rather we will assist you with your development, and l reiterate that local government chairmen should desist from obtaining loans with interest.”

    The new council chairmen are Lucky Febo (Brass), Isaac Oniye (Ekeremor), Tariye Isaac (Kolokuma/Opokuma ), David Alagoa (Nembe), Golden Jeremiah (Ogbia), Mrs Alice Tangi (Sagbama), Target Segibo  (Southern Ijaw) and Boludisiye Ndiwari (Yenagoa).

    To the revenue board chairman, Diri said the board must evolve strategies to enhance the state’s internally generated revenue.

    “Our revenue falls short of expectations”, the governor said, and challenged the board to block loopholes in the system and partner with relevant agencies to strengthen the tax system and revenue sources.