BREAKING: Gov Abdullahi Sule dissolves Nasarawa Executive Council, sacks SSG

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has dissolved the state executive council, including his commissioners, and terminated the appointment of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barrister Muhammad Aliyu-Ubamdoma.

The announcement was made during a special emergency executive meeting held at the Government House in Lafia on Friday. The meeting occurred shortly after Vice President Kashim Shettima concluded a one-day working visit to the state to inaugurate various projects.

While the governor did not provide specific reasons for the dissolution, a senior government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, hinted that it aligns with Sule’s practice of periodically restructuring the state administration to enhance governance efficiency.

Notably, in 2021, Governor Sule dissolved the executive council, citing the need for a more effective governance structure.

The recent move is believed to be in line with this tradition, aimed at strengthening the administration for better service delivery.

“As the situation unfolds, citizens of Nasarawa State await further clarification on the implications of this decision and the future direction of the state’s administration,” the source added.

Meanwhile, a statement signed by Mohammed Iliyasu-Idde, permanent secretary cabinet affairs and special services, said Governor Sule expressed his gratitude to the outgoing council members for their contributions towards the growth of the state and wished them well in their future endeavours.

The statement read in part, “All the outgoing council members are to hand over the affairs of their ministries and government property in their possession to the permanent secretaries in their respective ministries while the SSG is to hand over to the permanent secretary cabinet affairs and special services.”

The governor had in July 2023 submitted the names of 17 commissioner-nominees to the Nasarawa State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as members of the State Executive Council.