Nasarawa Assembly confirms 16 commissioner nominees, receives apology from Kwanta
On February 18, 2025, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly confirmed all 16 commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Abdullahi Sule on February 10. The nominees include a mix of returning members and new faces, with three women among them.
The Speaker of the House, Danladi Jatau, announced that the nominees had undergone screening, and the assembly emphasized the need for accountability and respect for its authority during the process in Lafia
Notably, one nominee, Yakubu Kwanta, was initially suspended from screening due to allegations of insubordination but was later confirmed along with the others.
The confirmed commissioners are expected to contribute to the state’s governance and development initiatives as part of the State Executive Council.
The Speaker, while congratulating the nominees, urged them to implement effective policies and programmes in their respective ministries, pending their swearing-in, for the State’s comprehensive development.
Speaker Jatau also urged them to maintain the highest standards of integrity while discharging their official responsibilities.
“We are pleased to confirm the nominations of Hon Umar Tanko Tunga from Awe LGA, Dr John DW Mamman from Kokona LGA, Hajiya Munirat Abdullahi from Doma LGA, Mr Gabriel Agbashi from Doma LGA, Barr Isaac Danladi Amadu from Karu LGA, Princess Margret Itaki Elayo from Keana LGA and Dr Ibrahim Tanko from Keffi LGA.”
” Others are Hon. Mohammed Aga Muluku from Nassarawa Eggon LGA, Hon Aminu Mu’azu Maifata from Lafia LGA, CP Usman Baba (Rtd) from Lafia LGA, Hon. Mohammed Sani Ottos from Nasarawa LGA, Barr. David Moyi from Obi LGA, Dr Gaza Gwamna from Toto LGA, Barr. Jugbo Hauwa Samuel from Wamba LGA, Hon. Mu’azu Adamu Gosho from Wamba LGA and Hon. Yakubu Kwanta from Akwanga LGA,” he said.
The Speaker also urged the commissioner nominees to embrace policy direction of Gov. Abdullahi Sule for the overall development of the state.
He, then directed the Clerk of the House to communicate the House resolutions to Gov. Sule for his necessary action.
Earlier, the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Suleiman Yakubu Azara (APC- Awe North) moved a motion for the confirmation of the commissioner nominees.
Hon. Luka Iliya Zhekaba, the House Minority Leader (PDP Obi 2)seconded the motion.
The House unanimously screened and confirmed the 16 commissioner nominees after lawmakers from their constituencies spokes on their leadership qualities and their positive contributions to the development of the state.
Earlier, the Speaker has read an apology letter of the immediate past Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Yakubu Kwanta over his failure to defend the 2024 budget performance of the Ministry when he was a commissioner of the ministry in the state.
Hon Kwanta in the letter promised not to repeat such action, saying that to err is human, to forgive is divine while urging the assembly to forgive his actions when he served as a commissioner of the ministry.
The Speaker advised Hon. Kwanta to desist from such habit, adding that the House would not take it likely with anybody found wanting in his/her official assignment.
” We will never, we will never take it likely with you or any government official that undermine the powers of the House.
The Speaker of the House urged Hon. Kwanta to always respect the House and the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
” Nasarawa State House of Assembly under My watch won’t tolerate disrespect from anyone,” the Speaker said.
In a related development, A Bill for a Law to Establish the Nasarawa State Character Commission and for Other Matters Connected Thereto passed first reading at the floor of the House.
The bill is being sponsored by Hon. Hudu A Hudu, the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation and member representing Awe North Constituency.
The Speaker slated 26th Feb, 2025 for the second reading of the bill.
