Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has relieved six commissioners of their appointments in a minor cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening governance and injecting fresh ideas into his administration.
The affected commissioners headed the Ministries of Works, Women Affairs, Information, Lands, Science and Technology, and Security and Sundry Matters.
The state government said their replacements would be announced through the appropriate channels.
The development was announced yesterday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Labaran Magaji, while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting in Lafia.
Magaji explained that the commissioners were asked to step aside as part of efforts to reposition the administration for improved service delivery and ensure the full implementation of Governor Sule’s mandate during the remaining period of his tenure.
He stressed that the decision was not a reflection of poor performance, noting that the Executive Council acknowledged the dedication, efficiency, and commitment demonstrated by the affected commissioners throughout their service.
According to the SSG, the reshuffle is part of the administration’s broader strategy to revitalise governance by introducing fresh perspectives to drive its development agenda.
“The government appreciates their contributions. The adjustment is intended to rejig the system, inject fresh energy into the administration, and ensure that the mandate given to Governor Abdullahi Sule is fully delivered within the remaining period of this administration,” Magaji said.
He added that the former commissioners remained valued members of the administration and could be considered for other responsibilities when the need arises.
Magaji also disclosed that the Executive Council discussed strategies for boosting the state’s internally generated revenue through investments in the lithium value chain.
He said the deliberations followed the recent inauguration of one of Africa’s largest lithium processing plants in Nasarawa by President Bola Tinubu, who was represented at the event by Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
According to him, the government is developing measures to maximise the economic benefits of the expanding lithium processing industry, expressing optimism that the sector will significantly increase revenue, attract more investments, and create employment opportunities for residents.
The SSG, however, said details of the council’s resolutions on the lithium sector would be made public at the appropriate time.