Less than 24 hours after relieving six commissioners of their appointments, the Nasarawa State Government has announced interim appointments to ensure the affected ministries continue operating without disruption.

The latest public announcement, issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State, states that Governor Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule has approved the temporary assignment of serving members of the State Executive Council to oversee the ministries left vacant.

The directive takes immediate effect.

Why the New Assignments Were Made

According to the official statement dated 23rd July, 2026, the temporary appointments became necessary following the removal of six members of the State Executive Council on 22nd July, 2026.

The government explained that assigning commissioners to oversee the affected ministries will help sustain their activities and maintain effective service delivery while further decisions are made.

Commissioners Assigned to Oversee the Ministries

The Governor approved the following assignments:

Commissioner	Ministry Assigned
Dr. John D.W. Mamman	Science, Technology & Innovation
Hon. Margaret Itake Elayo	Women Affairs & Humanitarian Services
Hon. Yakubu Kwanta	Works, Housing & Transport
Hon. Umar Tanko Tunga	Lands & Urban Development
Hon. Mohammed Ibrahim Aga Muluku	Information, Culture & Tourism
Dr. Shuaibu Magaji Labaran, Ph.D., SAN	Special Duties, Security Affairs

What This Means for the State

These appointments are temporary oversight responsibilities, allowing experienced members of the Executive Council to supervise the ministries until substantive commissioners are appointed.

The arrangement helps ensure that:

• Government projects continue without interruption.
• Public services remain available across the affected ministries.
• Administrative decisions can still be taken where necessary.
• Ongoing programmes and official activities continue under government supervision.

Timeline of Events

Date	Development
22 July 2026	Six commissioners were relieved of their appointments.
23 July 2026	The Governor approved interim oversight assignments for the affected ministries.
Immediate Effect	Newly assigned commissioners began overseeing the ministries.

Government's Position

The announcement states that the temporary assignments are intended to sustain the operations of the affected ministries and support effective service delivery across Nasarawa State.

By reallocating responsibilities to existing commissioners, the administration aims to maintain continuity while decisions regarding permanent leadership of the ministries are awaited.

Key Highlights

• Six ministries now have interim supervising commissioners.
• The appointments followed the removal of six commissioners announced on 22 July 2026.
• The directive took effect immediately upon approval by Governor Abdullahi A. Sule.
• The government says the move is designed to keep ministry operations running smoothly and ensure uninterrupted public service delivery.

FAQ

1. Why were these oversight appointments made?

The appointments were made after six commissioners were relieved of their positions to ensure that the affected ministries continue functioning without disruption.

2. Are these new commissioners permanent replacements?

No. The announcement indicates that they have been assigned to oversee the ministries, making them interim supervisors until further government decisions are announced.

3. When did the directive take effect?

The public announcement states that the oversight assignments took immediate effect on 23 July 2026.

Author: https://Houseinnasarawa.com