Governor Aminu Tambuwal has reshuffled his cabinet after assigning portfolios to newly appointed commissioners.
The new commissioners include Dahiru Yusuf Yabo (Water Resources), Akibu Dalhatu (Information and Orientation) and the overseer of the Ministry of Youths and Sports Development.
Others are Bashir Muhammad Lambara (Solid Minerals), Abdullahi Abubakar Dange ( Social Welfare), Abdullahi Yusuf Hausawa ( Home Affairs), Salihu Maidaji (Works), Bashir Gidado (Commerce and Trade Development), Aminu Bala Bodinga, (Lands and Housing) and Abdullahi Maigwandu (Local Government and Community Development).
However, Usman Suleiman Dan Madamin Isa was redeployed to the religious affairs ministry from rural development while Isa Bajini Galadanchi was posted to rural development from information.
Abubakar Maikudi Ahmad was appointed the Commissioner for Careers and Security Matters while Prof. Aisha Madawaki was redeployed to higher education from social welfare.
Hassan Muhammad Maccido took charge of Budget and Economic Planning from Home Affairs while Dr. Ali Inname retained his position as the Commissioner for Health and would also oversee the Ministry of Finance.
Aliyu Balarabe Dandin Mahe, the Commissioner for Energy and Petroleum Resources would oversee the Ministry of Environment.