His Excellency Umaru Tanko Almakura has directed the
Hon. Commissioners and Members of the Executive Council to submit their
handover note to him on Monday 20th May 2019 and hold their office to between
10 and 11 am on May 29th , 2019.
He disclosed this at an
expanded executive council meeting with all political appointees, the Governor
Elect and Deputy Governor Elect in attendance at the Council Chamber of the
Government House Lafia
He thanked them all for the
parts they played in his administrations successes , stating that without each
of them it would not have been the same , describing them as the people that
made it happen , appreciating their value as a team to salvage Nasarawa state
as well as bringing on an accomplished technocrat and a global citizen.
Governor Almakura
stated that as the administration bow out to take its exit in two weeks, one
will find out that the government discharged its responsibilities credibly and
also we are very comfortable and happy that the transition is to one of us who
believes in the vision to take Nasarawa to the glory land.
He further announced that as
the Commissioners were to submit their handing over note on Monday 20th , however , stated with heavy heart, he announced the
dissolution of all other political appointees which include Special Advisers,
Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants and Personal Assistants except
for those occupying critical offices.
Speaking at the meeting the
Governor-Elect, said he felt so honored that his
Deputy and Himself were allowed to be part of the
meeting and even given the chance to say something. Engineer Abdullahi stated
that he sat there quietly and listened to all the emotional statements made and
the way Governor Almakura carried all his political
appointees along which was a listening point for him and his colleague and also
the statement that made by Governor Almakura that “We
are building another "ANC” which he takes it deeply to mean that the
administration does not end there and or a movement that ends with political
appointment.
He further stated that he
would like everyone to see the present government when it came into power in 2011,is a gradually process that has been built and continue
to co-opt more and more that made the movement what it is today. He said he
will like all to continue to support as members of the movement irrespective of
the positions one holds.
Engr. Sule
stated that since an adviser is a political appointee, they were all automatic
advisers to the incoming government , calling on them
to advise and continue to guide them .
He gave the example of Sen.
Tinubu and Gov. Ambode in Lagos and how they fell
apart costing the Governor His Second tenure calling the people in the room not
to tear them apart , he pleaded with the people in the room to find ways to
strengthen the relationship and not break it , stating that Gov. Al-Makura was a human being that may have offended some
persons and may have done some things that are not hundred percent in line but
he did everything with good intentions .
In his vote of thanks David Aeywa on behalf of all appointees thanked the Governor for
the chance to serve and the confidence he reposed in all of them to serve the state .
One
of the highlights of the meeting was the presentation of a gift to Gov. Al-Makura from the Personal Assistants (P.A.s)
spearheaded by Azige Louis Machue
who assured the Governor of their support and confidence appreciating the
opportunity given to work under him.