Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has approved the appointment of substantive Head of Service, in person of Hajiya Binta Ahmed, who until her appointment was the Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Commerce.
According to the statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Kano State Government, Abba Anwar on Friday 20th December 2019, the appointment would see Hajiya Binta Ahmed replacing Dr Kabiru Shehu, who was in acting capacity, after the completion of his service years, with the state civil service, a few weeks back. Who has just tendered his official resignation letter, having completed his service years successfully.
Governor commended him for the good and patriotic service to the state, during his tenure as the state Head of Service, adding that, “Dr Kabiru Shehu has performed wonderfully well. He was a worker-friendly Head of Service. We all wish him a brighter future in his endeavours.”
He describes the new Head of Service Hajiya Binta Ahmed 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.”
In the same vein, Governor Ganduje approves the appointment of the following as Special Advisers to the Governor with assigned representatives :
(1) Ali Baba (A Gama Lafiya) Special Adviser, Religious Affairs
(2) Mustapha Hamza Buhari (Ba-Kwana) Special Adviser, Political Affairs
(3) Hamza Usman Darma Speaker Adviser, Special Duties
(4) Tijjani Mailafiya Sanka Special Adviser, Council of Emirs
(5) Yusuf Aliyu Tumfafi Special Adviser, Grassroots
While wishing them a successful discharge of their assigned responsibilities, governor Ganduje, assured them that 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, #ganduje stated.