Plateau State Government sacks five Commissioners, announces replacements

In a surprise move, the Plateau State Government has sacked five commissioners, citing the need for a change in leadership to drive development in the state. 

The affected commissioners are Chrysanthus Dawam (Budget), Noel Nkup (Youths and Sports), Jamila Tukur (Tourism), Professor Obed Goselle (Science and Technology), and that of Commerce.

This according to a statement sighted by JayFm today.

The government has, however, announced their replacements, who are expected to bring fresh ideas and energy to their respective roles.

The new commissioners are Joy Ramnap, a former Deputy Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, who will take over as Commissioner for Budget; Dr. Sunday Alex from Bassa Local Government Area, who will head the Ministry of Commerce; Slyvanus Dongtoe from Quan Pan Local Government Area, who will take charge of the Ministry of Tourism; Dr. Nicolas Bamnong from Quan Pan Local Government Area, who will oversee the Ministry of Science and Technology; and Cornelius Doeyok from Quan Pan Local Government Area, who will head the Ministry of Youths and Sports.