By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has confirmed 17 out of the 18 nominees submitted by Governor Abdullahi Sule for appointment as Administrators of the Area Administrative Councils across the state.
Speaker of the House, Dr. Danladi Jatau, announced the confirmation on Monday during the House proceedings in Lafia, the state capital, following a screening exercise conducted by the legislature.
The confirmation of Mr. Bashir Zubairu, nominated as Administrator of the Farin Ruwa Area Administrative Council, was stepped down by the House. The Speaker did not immediately disclose the reason but noted that the list included highly qualified individuals, including a professor and a PhD holder.
Congratulating the confirmed appointees, Speaker Jatau urged them to uphold integrity and accountability in the discharge of their duties when officially sworn in.
“I congratulate all the confirmed Administrators and encourage them to live above board in their assignments. They must justify the confidence reposed in them by His Excellency and the people of Nasarawa State,” the Speaker said.
Confirmed Administrators by Council Area:
Azara Area Administrative Council – Hashimu Jada
Uke/Karshi Area Administrative Council – Mr. Yakubu Bala
Panda Area Administrative Council – Prof. Rabo Dakare
Lafia East Area Administrative Council – Jeremiah Ishaleku
Lafia North Area Administrative Council – Mr. Nasiru Akanza
Gadabuke Area Administrative Council – Jibrin Maiwada
Daddare Area Administrative Council – Mr. Shuaibu Jibrin
Jenkwe Area Administrative Council – Mr. David Ayele
Akwanga West Area Administrative Council – Yunusa Adamu Amwe
Agidi Area Administrative Council – Abdullahi Agu Envulanza
Giza Area Administrative Council – Mr. Solomon Omaku
Akun Area Administrative Council – Dr. Adigizi Garba
Loko Area Administrative Council – Shuaibu Umar
Udege Area Administrative Council – Comm. Yahaya Owuna
Ekye Area Administrative Council – Prince Abubakar Jibrin
Umaisha Area Administrative Council – Salihu Kasim Hasheem
Agwada Area Administrative Council – Elisha Dogo
The Speaker directed the Clerk of the House to officially communicate the Assembly’s resolution to Governor Sule for necessary executive action.