Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang on Wednesday, sacked five commissioners and immediately named their replacements in a bid to rejig his cabinet.

Two of the affected commissioners, Chrysanthus Dawan of the Ministry of Budget and Jamila Tukur Bitrus of the Ministry of Tourism, were earlier suspended in August 2024, before they were reinstated, white the other three were dismissed outright.

A letter from the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Samuel Jatau, also confirmed the dismissal of the five commissioners.

The letter which conveyed the Governor’s appreciation for the services rendered by the sacked commissioners, wished them well in their future endeavours.

The letter signed by Jatau on behalf of the Governor reads:

“His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Mannaseh Mutfwang, has approved the disengagement of the following members from the State Executive Council:

Hon. Sule Musa Haruna, Ministry of Commerce and Industry; Associate Prof. Obed Gossele Nanjul, Ministry of Science and Technology; Hon. Noel Naamiap Nkup, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development; Hon. Chrysantus Dawan, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning; and Hon. Jamila Tukur Bitrus, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Hospitality.”

“The new commissioner nominees as Dr Sunday Akpa from Bassa Local Government Area; Rt Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, Mni, Langtang South; Arc. Sylvanus Dongtoe, Shendam; Dr Nicholas Baamlong, Qua’anpan; and Cornelius Doeyok, also from Qua’anpan LGA.

“The Executive Governor expresses his profound appreciation to those who served as Executive Council members and wishes them the best in their future endeavours,” the letter added.