PRESS RELEASE

The Governor of Sokoto State, Rt Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has approved the allocation of portfolios to the newly sworn in members of the State Executive Council.
The list of commissioners and the ministries they are posted are as follows:

1.Hon. Muhammad Arzika Tureta:
Ministry of Agriculture
2. Hon. Usman Sulaiman Danmadamin-Isa: Ministry for Rural Development
4. Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki:
Ministry of Finance
5. Hon. Abdulkadir Jeli Abubakar III:
Ministry of Home Affairs
6. Prof. Aisha Madawaki Isah:
Social Welfare and Community Development
7. Hon. Abdullahi Maigwandu:
Ministry of Religious Affairs
8. Prof Abdulkadir N Junaidu:
Animal Health and Fisheries
9. Hon. Bello Abubakar Gwuiwa:
Basic and Secondary Education
10. Dr. Balarabe Shehu Kakale:
Budget and Economic Planning
11. Hon. Mohammed S. Arewa:
Culture and Tourism
12. Bashir Gidado:
Commerce and Trade Development
13. Sagir Attahiru Bafarawa:
Environment
14. Prof Bashir Garba: Higher Education
15. Dr. Mohammed Ali Inname: Health
16. Hon. Isa Bjini Galadanci:
Information and Orientation
17. Hon. Sirajo Marafa Gatawa:
Land and Housing
18. Dr. Kulu Haruna:
Science and Technology
19. Col. Moyi Garba Rtd:
Carrears and Security Matters
20. Hon. Aminu Bala Bodinga: Youths and Sports Development
21. Hon. Kulu Sifawa:
Women and Children Affairs
22. Hon. Umar Bature:
Water Resources
23. Hon. Engnr Salihu Maidaji: Works
24. Hon. Sani Bunu Yabo:
Establishment and Service Matters
25. Hon. Bello Aliyu Goronyo: Solid Minerals
27. Hon. Aliyu Balarabe Dandinmahe:
Energy and Petroleum Resources
28. Ministry for Local Government to be overseen by His Excellency, Hon. Munir Muhammad Dan'iya, Deputy Governor of Sokoto State.

Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal congratulates the members of the Executive Council and expresses confidence in their capabilities to be part of the team that will deliver satisfactory service to the people. He prays Allah to guide them in their new tasks, individually and collectively.

SIGNED:
Abu Shekara,
Director General,
Media and Public Affairs to the Sokoto State Governor.