By Fatima Zahra Muhammad
ASHENEWS reports that the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago has approved the appointment of Abubakar Usman Gawu as the new Secretary to the Government (SSG).
The appointment was conveyed in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Hauwa Isah Wali in Minna.
The governor also approved the appointments of Usman Abdullahi Gbatamangi as the Chief of Staff, Sadiq Yusuf as Deputy Chief of Staff, and Engr. Abubakar Y. Salisu as the new Head of Service.
“The governor also approved the appointments of Bologi Ibrahim as the Chief Press Secretary, Yerima Abdullahi as the Director General, Protocol and Usman Magaji as Principal Private Secretary (PPS),” Wali said.
Similarly, the governor appointed Abdulhakim Abdulrahman as Special Assistant to the Governor on Domestic Affairs and Dr. Murtala Mohammed Bagana as Adviser on Special Duties.
Other appointees include Abdulberqy Ebbo as Adviser Digital Communications to the Governor and Aisha Wakaso as Adviser, Print Media to the Governor.
“The SSG, COS, HOS, and others are expected to bring their knowledge, administrative skills, and wealth of experience to bear in the performance of their new assignments by working assiduously to justify the confidence reposed in them.
“The Governor congratulated the appointees and wishes them success and God’s guidance in the performance of the arduous duties of their Offices, the statement stressed, “the statement said.
