Zamfara Governor redeploys three commissioners in minor cabinet reshuffle
Governor Dauda Lawal reassigned three commissioners, including moving the Budget and Planning commissioner to the Education Ministry, and swore in a new executive council member, according to state officials.
Governor Dauda Lawal redeployed three commissioners in Zamfara State in a minor cabinet reshuffle, the state’s secretary, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, announced.
According to Premium Times, the reshuffle included the redeployment of the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Hon. Abdulmalik Gajam, to head the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology. MegaAwareness.com reported that Professor Yahaya Zakari was sworn in as a member of the State Executive Council on Monday, June 29.
Nakwada said the redeployment is intended to adjust ministry responsibilities. Lawal urged the appointees to approach their new assignments with dedication, MegaAwareness.com reported. The cabinet shake‑up follows a high‑level Executive Council meeting where members reviewed ongoing projects, assessed policy implementation, and outlined development pathways for the state, also reported by MegaAwareness.com.
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