Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has dissolved the State Executive Council and terminated the appointment of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barrister Muhammad Aliyu-Ubandoma. The significant shake-up was announced during a special emergency meeting held at the Government House in Lafia on Friday.
The announcement came shortly after Vice President Kashim Shettima concluded a one-day working visit to Nasarawa State, where he inaugurated several projects.
Official Announcement
The decision was officially communicated through a statement issued by Mohammed Iliyasu-Idde, Permanent Secretary for Cabinet Affairs and Special Services. The statement directed all outgoing council members to hand over the affairs of their ministries and government assets in their possession to the respective permanent secretaries. Similarly, the SSG was instructed to hand over responsibilities to the Permanent Secretary for Cabinet Affairs and Special Services.
Context of the Reshuffle
The dissolution comes months after Governor Sule nominated 17 commissioner-nominees to the Nasarawa State House of Assembly in July 2023 for screening and confirmation. While the governor has not explicitly stated the reasons for this latest restructuring, similar actions in 2021 were attributed to the need for a “more effective and efficient governance structure.”
The governor’s decision underscores his commitment to recalibrating the state’s leadership to align with the administration’s evolving priorities and goals.
Implications and Next Steps
The dissolution of the council signals a potential reshuffling of the state’s leadership as the governor seeks to appoint new officials who will drive his vision for the state’s development. Analysts believe the move could be aimed at infusing fresh perspectives and renewed energy into the administration.
This development marks a pivotal moment in Governor Sule’s tenure as he positions his government for enhanced performance and strategic governance in the years ahead.
