Gov. Radda Approves Appointment of Three New Permanent Secretaries
From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina
The Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the appointment of three new Permanent Secretaries into the Katsina State Civil Service.
The approval was announced in a statement issued by the Head of the State Civil Service, Mallam Falalu Bawale.
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Those appointed are Tukur Hassan Dan Ali from Danmusa Local Government Area, Junaidu Muntari from Kankara Local Government Area, and Yahaya Abdullahi from Safana Local Government Area. Tukur Hassan Dan Ali is a seasoned journalist and the current Chairman of the Katsina State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Mallam Falalu Bawale stated that the appointments were made strictly on merit, explaining that the new Permanent Secretaries emerged successful after participating in and passing a rigorous, merit-based examination conducted by the Public Service Institute of Nigeria on behalf of the Katsina State Government.
According to him, the transparent selection process reflects the Radda administration’s unwavering commitment to competence, professionalism, and integrity in the public service. He noted that ongoing civil service reforms in the state are firmly anchored on meritocracy, performance, and accountability.
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The Head of the Civil Service urged the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to align themselves with the administration’s transformational Building Your Future agenda, emphasizing the strategic role of their offices in driving socio-economic development across the state.
He further charged them to justify the confidence reposed in them by discharging their duties with diligence, professionalism, and total commitment to the growth and stability of the Katsina State Civil Service.
The appointments take immediate effect as the state government intensifies efforts to reposition the civil service for efficient and effective service delivery.
