Politics

Governor sacks 5 commissioners, appoints replacements

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has sacked five commissioners serving in his administration.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Samuel Jatau, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Jatau listed the sacked commissioners to include Chrysanthus Dawam, who served in the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning; Noel Nkup, who was incharge of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development; and Jamila Tukur, who was in charge of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Hospitality.

Plateau governor recalls suspended commissioners, others

The SGG noted that others affected by the development were Prof. Obed Goselle and Sule Haruna, who were in charge of Science and Technology and Commerce ministries, respectively.

Jatau, who did not disclose reasons for the sack, added that the governor had approved the nomination of five new commissioners designates.

The nominees are Joy Ramnap, Dr Sunday Alex, Slyvanus Dongtoe, Dr Nicolas Bamnong, and Cornelius Doeyok.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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