Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has sworn in 16 new commissioners with their portfolios assigned to them.
The swearing ceremony of the new commissioners was held at Government House, Dutse and attended by APC supporters, chieftains and elected and appointed officials.
Speaking during the ceremony, Governor Namadi charged his new commissioners to strive hard and assist him in achieving his twelve-point agenda for the greater Jigawa State.
The governor also urged them to make sure they monitor any contract awarded under their jurisdiction.
Check out the names of the ministers and their portfolios below:
The new commissioners and their portfolios are:
1. Ibrahim Babangida Umar – Budget and Economic Planning
2. Prof. Hannatu Sabo Muhammad – Finance
3. Dr. Muhammad Abdullahi Kainuwa – Health
4. Aminu Kanta – Commerce
5. Ahmed Garba MK – Local Government
6. Ibrahim Garba Hannun Giwa – Water Resources
7. Dr. Lawan Yunusa Danzomo – Basic Education
8. Dr. Isah Yusuf Chamo – Higher Education, Science and Technology
9. Sagir Musa Ahmed – Information, Youth, Sports and Culture
10. Hadiza Abdulwahab – Women Affairs
11. Col. Muhammad Alhassan (rtd) – Lands and Regional Planning
12. Dr. Nura Ibrahim Dandoka – Environment
13. Engr. Gambo Shu’aibu Mallam — Works
14. Auwal Danladi Sankara – Special Duties
15. Musa Adamu Aliyu – Justice
16. Muttaka Namadi – Agriculture and Natural Resources
