Ministry of Rural Development
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This page consists of all infomation about the Ministry of Rural Development ranging from its functions, present and past Commissioners, Present and past Permanent Secretaries and Agencies under the Ministry.
About the Ministry
The Ministry of Rural Development was established in the Year 1996. It had its First Commissioner as Hon. Musa John in 1997 and Mr Guram Bawa as the Permanent Secretary in 1996.
The Ministry has had 13 Commissioners and 12 Permanent Secretary since its inception. Hon. Alexander Markus (Late) was the Commissioner until his demise.
The ministry has 6 Directors and 2 Parastatals under which it operates.
Functions/Achievements of the Ministry
Functions of the Ministry
- Provision of electricity to rural communities not connected to the National Grid.
- Empowerment of rural communities through skills development activities, micro-credit financing and participatory development strategies.
- Promotion of grassroots community participation in self-help projects in addition to provision of grants for self-help projects.
- Encouraging waste to wealth policies.
- Advising the Government on issues relating to all subject matters under the purview of the Ministry.
Achievements of the Ministry
- Purchase and Installation of 1 Nos MVA and 3 Nos 300KVA Transformer at Jalingo Airport.
- Purchase and Installation of 2 Nos transformer in Sunkani and 2 No of Transformer at B/Dutse.
- Rehabilitation of ITC line from Mararaba Kunini to Kunini Town.
- Installation of 4 Nos of Transformer at Bali.
- Smaji Hydro Power (SHP) Kakara Phase
- II Feasibility and Engineering design.
- Kakara Small Hydro Power.
Agencies Under the Ministry
- Rural Electrification Board
- Rural Access and Mobility Project Agency (RAMP).
The Honorable Commissioner
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The Permanent Secretary
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Past Commissioners
Past Commissioners that served in the Ministry are represented in the table below;
S/N | Past Commissioners | Duration |
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1. | Alh. Julde Dauda Rilwan | 2015 |
2. | Alh. Hadi Lau | 2014 |
3. | Hon. Rebo Usman | 2013 |
4. | Alh. Iliya Lange | 2013 |
5. | Alh. Abubakar Tutare | 2009 |
6. | Alh. Musa Elwakili | 2006 |
7. | Hon. Steven Umar | 2004 |
8. | Hon. Habila Ahima | 2004 |
9. | Haj Batulu | 2002 |
10. | Alh. Ibrahim Dakka | 2000 |
11. | Hon. Musa John | 1997 |
Past Permanent Secretaries
Past Permanent Secretaries that served in the Ministry are represented in the Table below;
S/N | Past Permanent Secretaries | Duration |
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1. | Mr Saleh Mutum Biyu | 2015 |
2. | Mr Manu Gangumi | 2010 |
3. | Dr Muhammed | 2008 |
4. | Mr Zubairu Mai Dawa | 2005 |
5. | Mr Tukur Pate | 2002 |
6. | Mr David Tikon | 2001 |
7. | Samuel Madaki | |
8. | Habu Sani Kona | |
9. | Joseph Mochoko | |
10. | Mr D. D Elisha |