By Uzair Adam
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has dismissed the suspended chairman and members of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over allegations of employment fraud.
The announcement was made on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of 16 newly appointed commissioners at City Hall in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital.
Governor Sule also disclosed plans to establish an independent body to oversee fresh selection interviews for 3,000 previously recruited teachers, with the aim of selecting 1,500 qualified candidates.
The newly appointed commissioners, who were screened by the state legislature, include:
Yakubu Kwanta – Youth and Sports (Akwanga LGA)
Umar Tanko Tunga – Lands (Awe LGA)
Munirat Abdullahi – Finance (Doma LGA)
Gabriel Agbashi – Science & Technology (Doma LGA)
Isaac Danladi Amadu – Environment (Karu LGA)
Margret Itaki Elayo – Pending Portfolio (Mans LGA)
Dr. Ibrahim Tanko – Information (Keffi LGA)
John D.W Mamman – Education (Kokona LGA)
Aminu Mu’azu Miafata – Local Government & Community Affairs (Lafia LGA)
CP Usman Baba – Security & Sundry (Lafia LGA)
Mohammed Sani Ottos – Trade and Investment (Nasarawa LGA)
Mohammed Agah Muluku – Water Resources (Nasarawa Eggon LGA)
Barr. David Moyi – Special Duties & Legal (Obi LGA)
Gaza Gwamna – Health (Toto LGA)
Barr. Jugbo Hauwa Samuel – Justice (Wamba LGA)
Mu’azu Gosho – Works (Wamba LGA)
Governor Sule reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance in Nasarawa State.