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Why we introduced qualifying exams for directors seeking to become Permanent Secretaries – Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State Governor,Engr.Abdullahi Sule, has given reasons why his administration introduced qualifying examination for directors seeking to become permanent secretaries, stressed that the moved was aimed at setting a solid foundation for a virile state civil service. Engineer Sule stated this while being presented with a report by the committee constituted to conduct examination for eligible directors for appointment into the post of permanent secretary in the state public service, at the Government House, on Thursday. While noting that the civil service in Nasarawa State presently weak, in spite of…

We’ll consider LG spread in appointment of new permanent secretaries, says Gov Sule

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule, has assured that even though his administration will first consider merit in the appointment of new permanent secretaries, the state government will certainly consider local government spread as well as religion in carrying out the exercise.   Engineer Sule made this known while hosting his Special Advisers who came to show appreciation to him for elevating two of their colleagues, at the Government House, on Tuesday.   According to the Governor, even though merit will play a critical role in the selection and appointment…

Gov Sule swears in first female acting Chief Judge

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has sworn in Hon. Justice Aisha Bashir Aliyu as the acting Chief Judge of the state.   She is the first female acting Chief Judge to be appointed since the creation of the state.   Engineer Sule performed the swearing in ceremony of the new acting Chief Judge, at a ceremony at the Government House, on Thursday.   The Governor who administered the oath of office and allegiance on the new acting CJ, said her appointment followed the retirement of the former CJ, Justice…

Gov Sule signs 2021 Appropriation Bill into law

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr.Abdullahi Sule, has signed into law the state 2021 Appropriation Bill pegged at N115, 722, 814, 343. 31.   The Governor also set aside N7, 017, 732, 031, representing 6.06% of the budget for the Consolidated Revenue Fund, for debt servicing and payment of pension and gratuity.   Engr. Sule signed the 2021 budget into law at a ceremony at the Government House, on Wednesday.   The Governor emphasized that his administration will continue to execute its vision and mission, as encapsulated in the Nasarawa Economic Development…

Gov Sule refutes report on medical trip ,says I’m on vacation in US

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule has denied allegations that he was currently on medical tourism to the United States, stressedvthat he was visiting the US to see his children while on his annual vacation. Engr. Sule made the clarification while appearing as a guest on Channels Television, monitored in Lafia, on Sunday. The Governor, who was visibly amused by claims that he abandoned hospitals in his state for medical tourism in the US, explained that he usually go on annual vacation in December and used the opportunity to spend…

Purposeful leadership: Why Nasarawa’ll continue to grow from strength to strength By Ali Abare

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Since the creation of the state on October 1, 1996, various administrations have played their parts with the singular objective of bringing development to Nasarawa State, which was carved out of the old Plateau State, by the military regime of the late General.Sani Abacha.   Indeed, beginning from the first civilian administration in the state in 1999, under the leadership of Distinguished Senator Abdullahi Adamu, who ruled the state for eight years, before handing over the mantle of leadership to his successor, the late Alhaji Aliyu Akwe Doma of blessed…

LG Election : Nasarawa Govt assures NASIEC of adequate supports

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule,has assured that his administration will provide the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), with the necessary tools to enable the commission conduct the upcoming local government election in the state. Engineer Sule gave the assurance while being presented with the report of the Gangaren Tudu electoral ward bye-election in Keffi Local Government Area, by the NASIEC Chairman, Barrister Ayuba Usman Wandai, at the Government House, on Thursday. According to the Governor, as the commission is preparing towards the conduct of the local government election, …

Nasarawa to partner with NAIC to protect farmers against natural disasters

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Nasarawa State Government, said it will partner with the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) to protect farmers in the state against natural disasters and other diseases. Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, made this known while hosting officials of NAIC, led by Bashir Babajo, Executive Director Operations, who were on a courtesy call at the Government House, on Thursday. Engineer Sule said his administration strongly believed in supporting farmers and insurance coverage is one way the Government can support all farmers in the state. The Governor also sought to partner…

Population census: Nasarawa remains most shortchanged state- Gov Sule

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The Nasarawa State Governor ,Engr.Abdullahi Sule said national population census conducted in 2006, which pegged the population of the state at 1.8m, has made Nasarawa most shortchanged state in the country. The Governor stated this while speaking at a stakeholders awareness workshop on Enumeration Area Demarcation, as well as flagging off of training programme for enumerators, organized by the National Population Commission, in Lafia, on Wednesday. Engineer Sule said by the nation contnously using the 1.8m population figure for the state, Nasarawa is being denied lots of opportunities, stressed that…

Nasarawa among states benefiting from $10m World Bank grant

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has disclosed that the state has joined other elite states in the country benefiting from the $10m each World Bank fiscal transparency grant. Engineer Sule disclosed this while delivering a speech at a sensitization workshop organized by the National Population Commission, on Enumeration Area Demarcation, in Lafia, on Wednesday. According to the Governor, even though the state has missed out on similar interventions previously, his administration is committed to exploiting every available intervention programme that is of benefit to the state. Engineer Sule announced…