Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has received approval to appoint 20 Special Advisers.
The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi revealed this after an emergency sitting of the House on Thursday in Lafia.
Abdullahi said the approval is to enable Gov Sule to appoint advisers who would assist in implementing his policies and programmes for the people.
“His Excellency has sent a request for the appointment of 20 Special Advisers that will assist him in the consolidation of his policies and programmes.
“After an extensive deliberation on His Excellency’s request, the request is hereby granted by the Honourable House,” he said.
Abdullahi said the House was ready to partner with the Executive to ensure speedy development across the state.
Mr Jacob Kudu (APC- Nasarawa Eggon East) and other lawmakers supported the approval.
The Speaker announced that Gov. Abdullahi Sule had approved the total renovation of the Assembly Complex.
He said the action was in line with the government’s commitment to create an enabling environment for the lawmakers and other staff for effective service delivery.
Abdullahi said the Ministry of Works would soon commence work at the complex.
“We are proceeding on recess today, June 8, to resume on July 10, to enable the Ministry of Works to renovate the House, as approved by His Excellency, Gov. Abdullahi Sule,” he said.
Mr Mohammed Omadefu (APC- Keana), the Majority Leader of the House moved for the House to proceed on recess, while Mr Musa Ibrahim (NNPP- Doma South), the Minority Leader seconded.
Umoru Faruk Salifu
