By DOMINIC AKPENSUEN, Jalingo –
The Taraba State Government has announced the appointment of 133 new officials, including special advisers, senior special assistants, community special assistants, board members, and commissioners.
The list includes a former speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Prof. Josiah Sabo Kente, who has been appointed as a special adviser to the government.
According to a press statement released by the Secretary to the Government of Taraba State, the appointments are aimed at strengthening the state government’s efforts in various areas, including governance, development, and service delivery.
The statement noted that the appointees were chosen based on their expertise, experience, and contributions to the state.
The list of appointees includes a diverse range of individuals, including politicians, academics, professionals, and community leaders. Some notable appointees include:
– Bako Jonah, a former commissioner for education
– Timothy Danjuma Gani, a former member of the state house of assembly
– Deborah Seben, a community leader and women’s rights activist
– William Karshima, a retired permanent secretary
– Buba Musa Siam, a businessman and entrepreneur
The appointments have been welcomed by many in the state, who see them as a positive step towards improving governance and development in Taraba State. The state government has pledged to continue working towards the betterment of the state and its citizens.
Here is the full list of appointees:
1. Prof. Josiah Sabo Kente – Special Adviser
2. Bako Jonah – Senior Special Assistant
3. Timothy Danjuma Gani – Community Special Assistant
4. Deborah Seben – Board Member
5. William Karshima – Commissioner
6. Buba Musa Siam – Special Adviser
7. Dr. Maiangwa Jonathan – Special Adviser
8. Dr. Dauda Dan Asabe – Senior Special Assistant
9. Aliyu Yakubu Ciroma – Community Special Assistant
10. Rt. Hon. Simon Dogari – Board Member
11. Nura Dantsoho – Commissioner
12. Sale Mohammed Danburam – Special Adviser
13. John Mathew – Senior Special Assistant
14. Titong Sale – Community Special Assistant
15. Sa’ad Barr. Dahiru – Board Member
16. Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi – Commissioner
17. Jugulde Solomon – Special Adviser
18. Bawuro Dr. Ahmed – Senior Special Assistant
19. Jedua Barr. Benjamin – Community Special Assistant
20. Simon Patience – Board Member
21. Ngaty Danjuma – Commissioner
22. Lazarus Moses – Special Adviser
23. Mallam Habila Balasa – Senior Special Assistant
24. Ibrahim Sa’ad – Community Special Assistant
25. Serah Ishaya – Board Member
26. Etsu Danlami – Commissioner
27. Digwa James – Special Adviser
28. Akaa Alh. Hamma – Senior Special Assistant
29. Adama Tukur – Community Special Assistant
30. Ismail Mohammed – Board Member
31. Bearing Danjuma – Commissioner
32. Musa Goyo – Special Adviser
33. Agabi Mairiga – Senior Special Assistant
34. Gani Sogu – Community Special Assistant
35. Manga Sabo – Board Member
36. Utan Jason – Commissioner
37. Ogah Manzo – Special Adviser
38. MacDonald Dogoson – Senior Special Assistant
39. Yohanna Wallah – Community Special Assistant
40. Bitako Kallamu – Board Member
41. Alhamdu Ignatius – Commissioner
42. Jellason Botmass – Special Adviser
43. John Dopah – Senior Special Assistant
44. Alh. Zakari Adimbo – Community Special Assistant
45. Ibrahim Iliya – Board Member
46. Agabi Abdulsalam – Commissioner
47. Umar Kara – Special Adviser
48. Rt. Hon. Mohammed Danladi – Senior Special Assistant
49. Gwampo Barr. Sani – Community Special Assistant
50. Maikidi Barr. Rahab – Board Member
51. Kefas David – Commissioner
52. Ishaya Kassa – Special Adviser
53. Emmanuel Bongo – Senior Special Assistant
54. Nelson Banker – Community Special Assistant
55. Tani Bala – Board Member
56. Maidawa Baba – Commissioner
57. Ahmed Bako – Special Adviser
58. Dr. David Charima – Senior Special Assistant
59. Barr. Josephine Job – Community Special Assistant
60. Jumlang Stephen – Board Member
61. Sunday Yusuf – Commissioner
62. Salisu Musa – Special Adviser
63. Joseph Terrence – Senior Special Assistant
64. Saratu Bulus – Community Special Assistant
65. Dahiru Adamu – Board Member
66. Musa Mahmud – Commissioner
67. Audu Mercy – Special Adviser
68. Emmanuel Deborah – Senior Special Assistant
69. John Jesse – Community Special Assistant
70. Danladi Joshua – Board Member
71. Emmanuel Adi – Commissioner
72. Jonice Jacob – Special Adviser
73. Pa’aba Mairogo – Senior Special Assistant
74. Yusuf Gaadi – Community Special Assistant
75. Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Husseini – Board Member
76. Rachael Mafang – Commissioner
77. Jesse Elder – Special Adviser
78. Nuhu Abe – Senior Special Assistant
79. Chief Obadiah Ando – Community Special Assistant
80. Joseph Magaji – Board Member
81. Tahwah Aminchi – Commissioner
82. Samaila Baraya – Special Adviser
83. Fatima Hassan – Senior Special Assistant
84. Samson Nwunuji – Community Special Assistant
85. Ada Amb. Idris – Board Member
86. Waziri Sen. Zik – Commissioner
87. Sunday Dr. Shatta – Special Adviser
88. Mohammed Jen – Senior Special Assistant
89. Mrs. Christians Binga – Community Special Assistant
90. Amb. Musa John – Board Member
91. Dahiru Bako – Commissioner
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