By Israel Joel
Three Commissioners in Plateau State have resigned their appointments to enable them to contest for the positions of Local Government Chairmen in the forthcoming Local Government Elections 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 for the Chairmanship of Kanam LGA; and Kakmena Goteng, Commissioner for Higher Education, seeking to become Chairman of Pankshin LGA.
Briefing newsmen after the State Executive Council Meeting, Commissioner for Information Dan Manjang said the Council held a valedictory session in honor of the three Commissioners who have served the people of the State meritoriously and assisted the Rescue Administration in delivering on its mandate to the people.
He said Governor Lalong appreciated their services and wished them well in their political journey, praying that they emerge victoriously and again deploy their vast experience in serving people at the grassroots.
Manjang said the government approved that pending the appointment of new Commissioners, some serving Commissioners will oversee the running of the three Ministries.
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Commissioner for Environment Mr. Usman Idi will take charge of Urban Development while Commissioner for Secondary Education Mrs. Elizabeth Wapmuk handles 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, former Commissioners for Housing Bitrus Zulfa and Dayyabu Garga, former Commissioner for Urban development said they had a great opportunity to serve the State and contribute to the success of the APC led administration ably led by Governor Simon Lalong.
They assured me that they will continue to work for the success of the APC and also serve the people diligently when elected into office.
