ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNOR SWEARS-IN NEW COMMISSIONER, RESHUFFLES CABINETS 08-12-24 By Sadiq Aminu Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has sworn-in Saminu Sani Kaura as new commissioner for environment and Natural Resources and reshuffled some cabinet members.
In statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, reveals that the governor announced the minor cabinet reshuffle during the State Executive Council meeting held at government House Gusau.
The statement explains that Kasimu Kaura’s appointment follows Mannir Muazu Haidara’s resignation as Commissioner for Information and Culture and his subsequent election as Chairman of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.
During the swearing-in, Governor Lawal stressed that, Kasimu Sani Kaura’s selection to represent Kaura Namoda Local Government area in the cabinet was informed by his competent service to his community and the state in general.
According to the statement, the governor urges the new Commissioner to rededicate himself to serving the people.
“As a central member of the rescue mission, I do not doubt that he will give his best for the benefit of all”
“Honorable Commissioner, I congratulate you on this call to duty and opportunity to serve. I pray for Allah’s guidance and protection upon you and us all. I urge you to work closely with your colleagues in the council and the Ministry on your assignment to realize the good of all.”
It says the newly appointed commissioner, Kasimu Sani Kaura, will take over as the commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, succeeding Alhaji Mahmud Mohammed Abdullahi, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Information and Culture.
While Nasiru Ibrahim Zurmi has taken over as the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, replacing Kabiru Moyi, who has been reassigned to Project Monitoring and Implementation.
Similarly, Dr. Nafisa Muhammad has been moved to the Ministry of Health, taking over from Dr. Aisha M. Anka, now the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development.
The statement maintains that, all hand-over protocols are to be concluded within seven days.
“I wish to remind you once more that I will periodically monitor and evaluate the performance of all appointees as we approach our mid-term in office. Let us use this time to recommit and rededicate ourselves to the service of our Zamfara state”