Kebbi State governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, yesterday swore in eight new commissioners.
The oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Suleiman Muhammad Ambursa at the Council Chamber, Government House, Birnin Kebbi.
All the eight commissioners were members of the recently dissolved State Executive Council (SEC).
Speaking shortly after the swearing-in, Governor Bagudu charged the commissioners to redouble their efforts and do more to better the lives of people in the state.
The governor congratulated the commissioners for their re-appointment.
“I thank you for offering to serve the state and congratulate you for being reappointed and I want to encourage you, especially in the next few months that we will be battling campaign and transition.
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“We must not lose sight of our obligation to the people of Kebbi State because that is the primary objectives, while at the same time we ensure that we keep records straight so that we will prepare transition document that will assist the next administration.
He lauded the Kebbi State House of Assembly for being magnanimous in considering and clearing the nominees for the position.
Bagudu also appreciated the Chief Judge, Justice Suleiman Muhammad Ambursa for always making himself available personally even at a short notice.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the swearing in ceremony, Alhaji Abubakar Chika Ladan appreciated the governor for finding them worthy of the position and promised to justify the confidence reposed in them to move Kebbi to greater heights.
Those sworn-in were: Alhaji Abubakar Chika Ladan, Rt. Hon. Hassan Muhammad Shalla, Rt. Hon. Ja’afaru Muhammad Clean, Dr. Abba Sani Kalgo, and Alhaji Aminu Garba Dandiga.
Others were: Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad Magoro, Alhaji Mahmud Muhammad Warah and Alhaji Hayatu Bawa.
Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Augie would be sworn-in at a later date.