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Taraba governor reshuffles cabinet, redeploys four commissioners

From The Punch · () English

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  • Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has redeployed four commissioners as part of a cabinet reshuffle.
  • The changes move commissioners between ministries including Commerce, Water Management, Waste Management, and Social Development.
  • The reshuffle aims to support the governor's policy implementation across state sectors.

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has initiated a cabinet reshuffle, redeploying four commissioners to new ministries. The changes, announced via a press release from the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Gebon Kataps, took immediate effect.

Peter George, formerly the Commissioner for Commerce, Trade and Industry, will now head the Ministry of Water Management and Aquatic Affairs. Daniel Ishaku moves from Water Management to the Ministry of Waste Management and Resource Innovation. Bernard Shonzen James Kassa transitions from Waste Management to the Ministry of Social Development and Human Services. Philip Habu James takes over as the Commissioner for Commerce, Trade and Industry, having previously served in Social Development.

The governor expressed his wishes for the affected commissioners to succeed in their new roles. This cabinet adjustment is part of the Kefas administration's ongoing efforts to implement its policies and programs across various sectors within the state.

The governor wished the affected commissioners success in their respective new ministries.

— State StatementOfficial communication regarding the cabinet reshuffle.
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