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Governor Abdulrazaq reshuffles cabinet

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara announced a minor reshuffle in the State Executive Council on Friday.

• June 21, 2024
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara announced a minor reshuffle in the State Executive Council on Friday.

This is contained in a statement by the governor’s chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.

Those affected include Justina Afolashade, Commissioner for Social Development, who was redeployed to the Ministry of Women Affairs.

Also, Bosede Buraimoh, who was hitherto in charge of the Ministry of Women Affairs, was moved to the Ministry of Social Development.

Similarly, Nafisat Buge, the Commissioner for Youth Development, was moved to the Ministry of Environment, while Shehu Usman, who was hitherto in charge of the ministry, moved to the Ministry of Youth Development.

According to Mr Ajakaye, the cabinet reshuffle takes immediate effect.

(NAN)

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