Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Monday swore in two newly appointed women commissioners and eight Permanent Secretaries.
El-Rufai said the two new Commissioners took oath of office after they were cleared by the State House of Assembly.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dr Amina Baloni took oath of office to serve as commissioner for Health while Hajiya Halima Lawal is to serve as Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry.
NAN also reports that the two new appointees brought to seven the number of women serving in the Cabinet of El-Rufai.
Meanwhile eight officials had also taken Oath of office as Permanent Secretaries in the state.
The Governor also swore in Muhammed Jalal as commissioner in the State Fiscal Responsibility Commission.
Speaking shortly after the swearing in, the Governor tasked the officials to work towards improving the life of the people of the state.
“The work of catering life of the people of Kaduna state is a 24-hour job, seven days a week.
“Kaduna government requires more than 24 hours to work for it’s people,” he said.
El-Rufai welcomed the new officials to the council and wished them well in their new e
assignment.
He said the appointments would serve as the beginning of their growth and development to more senior positions in the country.
