Nasarawa State’e Governor Abdullahi Sule has dissolved his State Executive Council and sworn-in the former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Labaran Magaji, as the new Secretary to the State Government.
During Magaji’s inauguration at the Government House in Lafia, the state capital, on Friday, the Governor said that the new appointment was aimed at ensuring optimum service delivery to the people of the state.
He said, “I’m happy to address you today on the occasion of the swearing-in of the new Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State.
“In furtherance to our commitment to refocus and rejig the administration, it became necessary to carry out some changes which involved the dissolution of the State Executive Council and the relief of the appointment of the (former) Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State.
“This was done to bring in new hands that would bring new perspectives into the system to enhance our capacity in the delivery of service for the progress and development of our dear state.”
According to him, the SSG’S office was the engine-room and cornerstone of government and the holder of the office was expected to have extensive knowledge of the various components of governance.
“As you are aware, Barr. Labaran Magaji is a legal luminary, a reputable technocrat with global experience and an unassuming politician who served the state and Nigeria in various capacities. His contributions to our administration and ‘Project Nasarawa’ are legendary.
“I’m convinced that with his antecedents, loyalty and proven performance of excellence; he will be able to confidently serve this administration,” Sule added.
He thanked the former SSG, Muhammad Aliyu, and the former executive council members for contributions they made to the growth and development of the state.
