Governor Mutfwang Rejigs Cabinet, Creates Livestock Devt Ministry

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has rejigged his cabinet and created a new Ministry for Livestock Development, Veterinary Services, and Fisheries in the state.

The Secretary to the State Government, Samuel Jatau, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos, saying the cabinet reshuffle followed the inauguration of five new commissioners earlier appointed by the governor.

Though some of the old commissioners retained their portfolios, others were assigned to new ministries.

Those affected by the changes were Musa Ashoms, who has moved from the Ministry of Information and Communications to the Ministry for Youth and Sports Development.

Ubandoma Laven, who was in charge of the Housing and Urban Development Ministry, was moved to the Ministry of Works, and Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, was moved from the Health Ministry to Science and Technology.

Among the new commissioners, Sylvanus Dongtoe was appointed the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, and Mrs. Joy Ramnap, Information and Communications.

While Dr. Nicholas Baamlong was assigned the Ministry of Health, Cornelius Doeyok will head the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality. At the same time, Dr. Sunday Akpa will man the newly created Ministry for Livestock Development, Veterinary Services and Fisheries.

The newly appointed commissioners have been sworn in by Governor Mutfwang who charged them to be innovative in their various assignments and contribute to the development of the state.