koto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has announced a series of key appointments aimed at bolstering the state’s administrative machinery. The most significant of these is the appointment of Abdulkadir Ahmed Mohamed as the new Head of the Civil Service, succeeding Sulaiman S. Fulani Ahmadu who has retired. This move signals a transition in the leadership of the state’s public sector.

In addition to the Head of Service, the governor has also appointed four Special Advisers to provide counsel on critical policy areas. Hon. Umar Babuga Oro, Hon. Faruku Labbo, Zainab Umar Dasuki, and Kamaludden Abubakar Lemi will now serve in these advisory roles. Their appointments are expected to bring diverse perspectives to the governor’s decision-making process.

The state’s permanent secretary cadre has also seen new additions. Abubakar Mo’d Bello, Kabiru Labaran, and Dr. Sanusi Aliyu Binji have been appointed as substantive permanent secretaries. These appointments are crucial for the effective implementation of government policies and programs at the administrative level.

Furthermore, the governor has appointed Salihu Muh’d Galadanci and Kasimu Abdulkadir Sadiq as acting permanent secretaries. These interim roles suggest a strategic approach to filling senior administrative positions, potentially preparing individuals for future substantive appointments or addressing immediate needs within the civil service.

Rounding out the significant appointments, four Senior Special Assistants have been named. Bande Mohammed Rikina, Aliyu Mai Akwai, Mohammed Sahab, Kabiru Mohammed Sani, and Bashiru Haliru Dogon Daji will support the governor in various capacities. These roles are vital for facilitating direct communication and executing specific mandates.

All these appointments are effective immediately, indicating the governor’s urgency in establishing his administration’s core team. The move is expected to inject new energy and direction into Sokoto State’s governance, with a focus on efficient service delivery and policy execution.

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