The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has rejigged his cabinet and created a new Ministry for Livestock Development, Veterinary Services, and Fisheries in the state.
The Secretary to the State Government, Samuel Jatau, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos.
The cabinet reshuffle followed the inauguration of five new commissioners earlier appointed by the governor.
While some of the old commissioners retained their portfolios, others were assigned to new ministries.
Those affected by the changes were Mr. Musa Ashoms, who has moved from the Ministry of Information and Communications to the Ministry for Youth and Sports Development.
Mr. Ubandoma Laven, who was in charge of the Housing and Urban Development Ministry, was moved to the Ministry of Works, and Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, was moved from the Health Ministry to Science and Technology.
Among the new commissioners, Mr. Sylvanus Dongtoe was appointed the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, and Mrs. Joy Ramnap, Information and Communications.
Dr. Nicholas Baamlong will become the Commissioner for Health, Mr. Cornelius Doeyok, Culture, Tourism and Hospitality, while Dr. Sunday Akpa will man the newly created Ministry for Livestock Development, Veterinary Services and Fisheries.