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Three commissioners quit Lalong’s cabinet, join LG chairmanship race

Three Commissioners in Plateau State have resigned their appointments to contest the Local Government election scheduled for next month. The Commissioners are: Barrister Zulfa Bitrus,…

Three Commissioners in Plateau State have resigned their appointments to contest the Local Government election scheduled for next month.

The Commissioners are: Barrister Zulfa Bitrus, Commissioner for Housing who is vying for the Chairman of Lantang North; Alhaji Dayyabu Garga, Commissioner for Urban Development contesting the Chairmanship of Kanam LGA; and Kakmena Goteng, Commissioner for Higher Education, seeking to become Chairman of Pankshin LGA.

Commissioner for Information, Dan Manjang, disclosed this after the State Executive Council Meeting in Jos on Wednesday.

He said Governor Simon Lalong appreciated their services and wished them well in their political journey.

Manjang said the governor approved that pending the appointment of new Commissioners, some serving Commissioners will oversee the running of the three Ministries.

Commissioner for Environment Mr. Usman Idi, will take charge of Urban Development while Commissioner for Secondary Education Mrs. Elizabeth Wapmuk will handle the affairs at the Higher Education Ministry.

The Ministry of Housing will henceforth be supervised by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Jerry Werr.

While appreciating the Governor for the opportunity to serve, the former Commissioners said they had a great opportunity to serve the State and contribute to the success of the APC-led administration.

They assured that they would continue to work for the success of the APC and also serve the people diligently when elected into office.

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