Nasarawa governor appoints overseers of development areas

By Samantha Allen

Published: November 8, 2021 | 12:50 PM GMT

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has submitted names of 18 Overseers of Development Areas in the state to the state Assembly for confirmation.

The Speaker of the House, Balarabe Abdullahi, announced this after the House leader Hon.

Umar Tanko Tunga presented the Governor’s request in Lafia.

He said that the Overseers if approved was to man the affairs of their development areas for speedy development at the grassroots.

“Under the provision of the Nasarawa State Local Government Law 2018, part XI ( 71) I have the honor to inform the Rt.

Honorable Speaker that I have approved the appointment of Overseers of Development Areas in the state.

“The nomination of the following for confirmation of appointment as Overseers of Development Areas in line with the provision of the law
“Hon Sadiq Akiri- Azara, Yunusa Amwe- Akwanga West, Hon Bello Akoza- Skye, Barr.

Haruna Mohammed- Lafia Allah Yahuza Ahmadu Na’ Allah- Lafia North, Mohammed Baba Abdullahi- Giza, Dauda Danladi Agbo-Dadare, Luka Ayele-Jenkwe.

“Yusuf Ibrahim Auta- Agidi, Moses Anvah- Akun, Shaibu Umar Loko-Loko, Salihu Adamu- Udege-, Ibrahim Arafat- Karshi, Dr.

Rabo Dakare- Panda, Yusuf Samson -Gadabuke, Iliyasu Miryam- Umaisha, Adamu- Omale Age- Agwada and Solomon Bande- Farin Ruwa,” he said
The speaker directed the clerk of the House to communicate the appointees to submit 30 copies of their Curriculum Vitae (CV) today and tomorrow.

He urged the appointees to appear for screening and possible confirmation on Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021, by 10 a.

Nasarawa governor appoints overseers of development areas

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.