The Kebbi state government on Monday swore in new commissioners to the state executive council, they took the oath of allegiance as new members of the council.

The acting Chief Judge, Mrs Asabe Karatu, represented by Justice Abbas Ahmed, performed the oath of allegiance.

Hajiya Ramatu Gulma was a chief magistrate, director of administration and training in the FCT before her appointment.

Gov. Atiku Bagudu, at the occasion, called on the new appointee to contribute her quotas toward the rapid development of the state, especially the judiciary.

He said his administration was ready to support and ensure independence of the judiciary in the state.

NAN reports that in the last 20 days three new commissioners had been sworn-in by the state government.

They are: Prof. Mukhtar Bala, Hajiya Tsahara Bawa, and Hajiya Ranatu Gulma and were yet to be assigned to any ministry.(NAN)