Nasarawa governor swears in new SSG

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has tasked Mr Labaran Magaji ,the newly appointed  Secretary to the State Government(SSG), to do his best in the service of the state.

The governor gave the charge during the swearing-in of the  new SSG in Lafia on Friday.

The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports that Magaji is a former Nasarawa State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

Sule expressed confidence in the new SSG  to help drive his administration’s development blueprint.

He described the office of the SSG as the engine room and cornerstone of government’s activities.

According to him,any occupant of such office is expected to have extensive knowledge of the various components of governance.

“As you are aware, Dr Labaran Magaji is a legal luminary, a reputable technocrat with global experience, and an unassuming politician who served the state and Nigeria in various capacities.

“His contributions to our administration and  Project Nasarawa is actually legendary.

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” I am convinced that with his antecedents, loyalty and proven performance of excellence; he will be able to confidently serve this administration as SSG,” Sule said.

He appreciated the former SSG,Mr

Aliyu Ubandoma ,and former executive council members for their contributions and commitment to the state.

In his remarks, Magaji pledged  loyalty to the governor and the government of Nasarawa State.

” Your Excellency, we understand the enormity of  the task before us. This is the most critical moment of your administration.

“This is what we call the legacy period, we are ready, willing to settle down and hit the ground running to ensure that your dream of leaving Nasarawa State better than you met it is achieved,” he said.

(NAN)