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LG Election: Gov Sule cautions APC officials against laxity, says his administration won’t rig polls

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has admonished newly elected ward executives and other officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC), against laxity ahead of the October 6 local government elections, stressing that, his administration, won’t rig the exercise. Engineer Sule cautioned officials of the ruling party, at the inauguration of ward executives from the 147 electoral wards across the state, which held on Tuesday, at the Lafia Square. While describing the July 31 ward congresses in the state that produced the ward executives, as one of the most peaceful…

Gov Sule commiserates with Plateau Govt, people over recent Jos crisis

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has commiserated with his Plateau State counterpart, Governor Simon Bako Lalong, as well as the people of the state, over the recent crisis that led to the loss of lives and destruction to property. Engineer Sule, made this known when he led an entourage that included the Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State, the Emir of Lafia, HRH Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad (rtd), as well as representatives of the CAN, JNI and JIBWIS, to the Plateau State Government House, on Thursday. While expressing…

Gov Sule directs permanent secretaries to man ministries pending constitution of new exco

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has directed Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service, to man the various ministries under them, pending the appointment of new commissioners. Engineer Sule gave the directive during a meeting with the permanent secretaries, at the Government House, on Wednesday. This is just as Governor Sule called on the permanent secretaries, not to stall any of the ongoing projects initiated by his administration. According to Engineer Sule, the essence of the meeting, was to remind the permanent secretaries, on the need to keep up…

Insecurity is distraction for Governors, says Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has said that, no Governor will like to ignite violence, as that will not only be a distraction but will hinder development initiatives. Engineer Sule stated this while hosting the Bishop of Lafia Diocese, Most Reverend Bishop David Ajang, on a thank-you visit, at the Government House, on Wednesday. According to him, if there is any person that requires peace, it’s the governor because without peace, there won’t be space to govern. He dismissed claims that certain governors were inciting violence in their state,…

Gov Sule dissolves Exco, other political appointees

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule, has dissolved the state executive council. Engineer Sule announced the dissolution at a special executive council meeting, which held at the Government House, on Monday. The governor equally announced the dissolution of his special advisers, senior special assistants, except for those manning humanitarian services and sustainable development goals. The governor used the opportunity to thank the appointees for their commitment and services rendered to the administration, stressing that his administration will continue to count on their support in the future. Responding on behalf of…

LG election: NASIEC begins 3-day sensitisation visit to traditional rulers

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As part of its activities leading to the October 6 local government election, Chairman of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), Barrister Ayuba Wandai Usman, has embarked on a three-day sensitisation visit to traditional rulers across the state. Barrister Wandai, leading other commissioners of the commission, commenced to the sensitisation visit with a call on the Emir of Lafia and Chairman, Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, HRH Justice Sidi Bage (rtd), at his private residence, on Monday. The NASIEC Chairman informed the royal father, that the commission is embarking…

Nasarawa citizens accord Gov Sule heroic welcome back

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The electorates in Nasarawa State turned out enmasse to accord a hero’s welcome to Governor Abdullahi Sule, who just returned to the state after his sojourn to the United States on a private visit. A tumultuous crowd turned out at various designated spots along the Abuja-Lafia expressway, to give Engineer Sule a rousing welcome, signifying that, they are happy with the development strides of his administration. In Karu, Keffi, Kokona, Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon and finally Lafia, supporters and admirers of the governor, turned up in a carnival of songs, dances…

Fmr Nasarawa Minority Leader hails Gov. Sule for constructing abandoned rural road in Kokona … says Nasarawa has no other candidate in 2023

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Member representing Kokona West constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly,Hon Danladi Jatau has gave Gov. Abdullahi Sule a part on the back, for constructing the Angoro/ Bassa road in Kokona Local Government Area of the State, which was abandoned for over 21 years. Hon Jatau, the immediate passed minority leader in the state who recently left PDP for APC, gave the applause while speaking when management of Nasarawa State Bureau for Rural Development appeared before the House Committee on NASIEC, Multilateral Cooperation and Community Development on the agency’s…

Mantu’s death, painful, huge loss to Nigeria, says Nasarawa Gov

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Nasarawa state Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule has described the death of former Deputy Senate President, Alhaji Ibrahim Nasiru Mantu, as a painful and huge loss to the nation.   This was made known in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mallam Ibrahim Addra, on Friday, in Abuja. Governor Sule, while paying a condolence visit at the residence of the deceased former lawmaker in Abuja, described the late political titan as amiable, down to earth, a gentleman and a friend.   As part of the visit, the governor…

Nasarawa Assembly passes Bill to support Gov’s drive for improved IGR,Infrastructure maintenance

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Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has passed into law a bill for a law for the Establishment of the Nasarawa State Infrastructure Maintenance and Haulage Fee and other matters connected thereto. The Speaker of the House, Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi announced the passage of the bill into law after the House Leader, Hon. Umar Tanko Tunga moved a motion during the House proceedings in Lafia, Monday. The Speaker said, the bill is aimed at generating revenue for the state where all heavy duty trucks coming into the state are to…