By Kazeem Waris
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sworn in 19 permanent secretaries into the state civil service.
The officials took their oaths of office at a ceremony held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano.
The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.
Yusuf said the appointments were based on merit, years of service, professional competence and commitment to the development of the state.
“The permanent secretaries play a vital role in running the civil service. They provide administrative direction, ensure government activities continue smoothly and turn policies into practical results,” he said.
He urged the newly appointed officials to regard their appointments as an opportunity to serve with greater dedication, discipline and responsibility.
The governor also charged them to uphold integrity, transparency and accountability in the discharge of their duties.
Those sworn in are Yusuf Aliyu Abubakar, Aishatu Abdulkadir, Muhammad Musbahu Yahuza, Hauwa Nuhu Wali, Sani Lawan Gwarzo, Garba Dauda, Halima Ibrahim Mukhtar, Hannatu Ado Gwaram, Rabi Ibrahim Waya and Umma Dallatu.
Others are Muhammad Sani Suleiman, Bashir Yusuf Al’Awwal, Umma Abbas Sanusi, Abdulkadir Shehu, Uwani Ahmad Balarabe, Tsoho Aliyu Rogo, Nura Abba Dandago, Rabi Inuwa Hussain and Lawan Idris Shanono.
