Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved a minor reshuffle within the State Executive Council as part of efforts to strengthen governance and inject fresh ideas into the administration’s final phase.
According to the governor, the changes are aimed at bringing renewed energy into government operations, broadening the experience of cabinet members, and improving service delivery across key ministries.
Under the new arrangement, Sali Idris has been redeployed from the Ministry of Livestock Development to the Ministry of Agriculture, while Prof. David Jatau will now oversee the Ministry of Livestock after leaving the Ministry of Agriculture.
Governor Fintiri also reassigned Muhammad Chubado, who previously served as Commissioner for Energy Development, to the Ministry of Health and Human Services.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Special Duties, Usman Lamurde, has been directed to temporarily supervise the Ministry of Livestock pending the return of Prof. Jatau, who is currently on sick leave.
In another development, the governor assigned the newly appointed commissioner, Leader Leneke, to head the Ministry of Information and Strategy following the resignation of James Iliya. Iliya stepped down from the cabinet to pursue the nomination for the Demsa State House of Assembly seat ahead of the upcoming elections.
The reshuffle is seen as part of Governor Fintiri’s strategy to reposition his administration for improved efficiency and stronger policy implementation in the remaining period of his tenure.
