Nigeria state cabinet reshuffles 2026

In late July 2026, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule dismissed six commissioners covering portfolios such as Works, Women Affairs, Information, Lands, Science and Technology, and Security. The move, announced after a State Executive Council meeting, was framed as a way to inject fresh ideas and strengthen governance for the remainder of the administration, with the dismissed officials praised for their performance and potential reassignment. The council also discussed boosting internally generated revenue by leveraging recent investments in the state's lithium processing plant.

A few weeks later, in early August 2026, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed carried out a smaller reshuffle, appointing four new commissioners for Small and Medium Enterprises, Youth and Sports, Humanitarian Affairs, and Commerce. This reshuffle followed the resignation of several commissioners pursuing political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections and the removal of two others. Mohammed emphasized the need for representation across all local government areas and called for integrity, accountability, and transparency in managing public resources.

Together, the two events illustrate a broader pattern of Nigerian state governments adjusting their cabinets as their terms near completion, aiming to refresh leadership, address emerging economic opportunities, and position themselves politically for upcoming elections.