By Mardiyyah Abubakar
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has sworn in six newly appointed commissioners and charged them to put the interest of the state above personal considerations.
The Chief Magistrate I, Murtala Ibrahim, administered the oath of office and oath of allegiance to the commissioners during the ceremony held at the Government House, Minna.
Bago urged the new commissioners to bring their experience to bear on their duties and ensure their ministries contribute meaningfully to his administration’s development agenda.
The governor said permanent secretaries in the affected ministries had been directed to brief the commissioners on ongoing programmes and activities.
He also directed the commissioners to resume work immediately and familiarise themselves with the responsibilities and programmes of their respective ministries.
Bago had earlier assigned portfolios to the six new commissioners.
Their appointments followed the resignation of six members of the State Executive Council who stepped down to pursue their political ambitions in upcoming elective contests.
