Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has sworn in the Zamfara State State Executive Council comprising of the 18 newly appointed commissioners.
The inauguration took place on Tuesday at the former Council Chambers of the Gusau Government House.
After taking the oath of office, the governor apportioned portfolios to the new commissioners.
According to a statement signed and released by the governor’s spokeswoman, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the newly appointed commissioners are experts in their respective disciplines.
Justice Kulu Aliyu, the Chief Judge of Zamfara State, administered the oaths of office to the newly appointed commissioners.
“Governor Dauda Lawal tasked the newly inaugurated commissioners to double their efforts because they would be assessed by the Key Performance Index (KPIs),” the statement read.
“The performance index will form the basis of appraising their productivity against the requirements of the job assigned to them by the governor.
“Governor Dauda Lawal further reiterated to the commissioners the importance of establishing a good working relationship and synergy between ministries for the betterment of Zamfara State.
“Governor Lawal announced their portfolios as follows: Abdula’aziz Sani Muhammad (SAN) – Justice; Haruna Ya’u -Agriculture; Abdulmalik Gajam – Budget and Planning; Abdulrahman Muhammad Tumbido – Commerce, Industry and Tourism; Mallam Wadatau Madawaki – Education, Science, and Technology; Environment and Natural Resources – Mahmud Muhammad Abdullahi Bello Auta – Finance; Dr. Aisha MZ Anka – Health.
“The others are Mannir Haidara – Information and Culture; Hon. Kabiru Moyi – Housing and Urban Development; Engr. Ahmed Yandi – Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Sulaiman Adamu Gummi – Religious Affairs; Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun – Women Affairs and Social Development; Lawal Barau – Works and Infrastructure; Tasi’u Musa Shinkafi – Youth and Development; Amb. Bala Mai Riga – Ministry of Internal Security.
“There are two ministries under the office of the Governor with multiple tasks that include supervision of government policies. Nasiru Ibrahim Zurmi – Budget Implementation Unit/Office of the Governor; and Salisu Musa Tsafe – Humanitarian and Relief Matters/Office of the Governor.”