By Samson Obande, Lafia

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has charged newly sworn-in political appointees to demonstrate loyalty, discipline and commitment to duty as his administration enters its concluding phase.

The governor gave the charge on Thursday at the Government House, Lafia, during the swearing-in of five Special Advisers and the inauguration of Isaac Ali Kigbu as a member of the Governing Council of Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

Sule said the appointments were aimed at strengthening governance, improving policy implementation and sustaining development across the state.

“As we approach the concluding phase of this administration, the need for loyalty, commitment and dedication to government has become more imperative than ever,” he said.

He cautioned appointees against distractions and conduct capable of undermining government policies, urging them to place the collective interest of Nasarawa State above personal considerations.

On the 2027 general elections, the governor called on political parties, candidates and supporters to conduct their activities peacefully and within the law.

He warned against hate speech, inflammatory statements, character assassination, intimidation and destruction of campaign materials, stressing that political differences must not threaten the peace and unity of the state.

“Our political differences must not be allowed to undermine the unity and peaceful coexistence which we have worked very hard to sustain,” he said.

Sule also cautioned youths against allowing themselves to be used to perpetrate violence or disrupt public order, noting that the peace and development of the state should take precedence over individual ambitions.

On the university council, the governor said Kigbu’s appointment followed the resignation of Mrs. Mary Enwongulu and was meant to prevent a vacuum in the council.

He described Nasarawa State University, Keffi, as one of the fastest-growing universities in the country and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to its continued development.

Earlier, the Secretary to the State Government, Labaran Shuaibu Magaji, SAN, announced the appointees as Hon. Sidi Mohammed Bako, retired Deputy Commissioner of Police Alex Abogye Abu, Hon. Abubakar Idris Gani, Hon. Michael Gidah and Alhaji Audu Dauda.

In his vote of thanks, Bako, speaking on behalf of the appointees, assured the governor of their commitment to the administration’s policies and programmes.

He said they would work with other officials to promote effective governance and discourage actions capable of causing political tension, including destruction of campaign billboards.