Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has relieved six commissioners of their appointments in a minor cabinet reshuffle aimed at repositioning his administration and injecting fresh ideas ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was announced on Tuesday, July 22, 2026, following the fifth State Executive Council meeting of the year, held at the Government House in Lafia and presided over by the Governor.
The Secretary to the State Government, Labaran Magaji, who briefed journalists after the meeting, disclosed that the affected commissioners were in charge of the Ministries of Works, Transport and Housing; Women Affairs and Social Development; Information, Culture and Tourism; Lands and Survey; Science and Technology; and Security and Sundry Matters. Magaji explained that the decision was taken to reorganise the administration, introduce fresh energy and improve performance during the remaining period of Governor Sule's tenure. He stressed that the removal of the commissioners should not be interpreted as a verdict of poor performance, as the State Executive Council acknowledged their commitment, efficiency and contributions while in office.
"The government appreciates their contributions. The adjustment is intended to rejig the system, inject fresh energy into the administration and ensure that the mandate given to Governor Abdullahi Sule is fully delivered within the remaining period of this administration," Magaji said. He added that the former commissioners would continue to be part of the government and could be considered for other assignments in due course, while the names of the new appointees would be announced after the necessary processes had been concluded.
Addressing members of the council, Governor Sule dismissed speculations that his administration was planning a total dissolution of the cabinet, explaining that only a limited reshuffle and other strategic adjustments would be undertaken to strengthen governance and prepare the government for the next phase of its agenda. He thanked members of the Executive Council for their commitment and contributions to the development of the state and also congratulated Nasarawa Amazons Football Club on emerging champions of the 2026 President Federation Cup.
The SSG also disclosed that the council deliberated extensively on strategies to enhance the state's revenue by leveraging investments in the lithium sector, following the recent inauguration of one of Africa's largest lithium processing plants in Nasarawa by President Bola Tinubu. Magaji said the government was working on measures to maximise the economic benefits of the growing lithium processing industry in the state, with details of the decisions reached to be made public at the appropriate time.
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