JUST IN: Ganduje Appoints New HoS, Five SAs
POLITICS DIGEST – Kano Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has approved the appointment of Hajiya Binta Lawan Ahmed as the state’s new Head of Service.
Until her appointment, Hajiya Binta was the Permanent Secretary in Ministry of Commerce of the State
She replaced Dr Kabiru Shehu, who was in acting capacity after completion of his service years with the state civil service few weeks back.
This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abba Anwar.
The statement said, Shehu has also tendered his official resignation letter, having completed his service years successfully.
Ganduje commended him for the good and patriotic service to the state, stating “Dr Kabiru Shehu has performed wonderfully well.
He described him as a worker-friendly Head of Service.
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Ganduje also described the new Head of Service as a dedicated public servant whose pedigree in the service is commendable and encouraging, adding that, “She always proves her mettle as a refined and core public servant, whose intent is to move the service to greater heights.”
The Governor also approved the appointment of five Special Advisers.
They include Ali Baba (A Gama Lafiya) Special Adviser, Religious Affairs; Mustapha Hamza Buhari (Ba-Kwana) Special Adviser, Political Affairs; Hamza Usman Darma, Speaker Adviser Special Duties; Tijjani Mailafiya Sanka, Special Adviser, Council of Emirs and Yusuf Aliyu Tumfafi, Special Adviser, Grassroots.
While wishing them successful discharge of their assigned responsibilities, Ganduje, assured they were picked considering their zeal and commitment towards the development of the state.
“I hope you will work tirelessly in order to take our state to the next level. As you are also aware, that you all fit the places of your callings,” he said.
All the appointments are with immediate effect.
