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Lawal swears in five new permanent secretaries

The governor called for compliance with Public Service Rules while reiterating his administration’s continuing commitment to strengthening the institutions of Government and ensuring that the public service has the leadership, competence and discipline required to support his development aspirations.

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Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has called on the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to be guided by the Public Service Rules, the financial regulations and all other relevant laws.

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On Thursday, the governor swore in five new permanent secretaries to the Zamfara Civil Service at the Grand Chamber of the Government House in Gusau.

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The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Ahmad S Zamfara, Nasiru Halilu Anka, Mu’azu Jibril Guraguri, Adamu Abdullahi Kanoma, and Sani Muhammad Shinkafi.

The Chief Judge of Zamfara State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, administered the oath of office to the new Permanent Secretaries, who swore to be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as enshrined in the Constitution and the law.

Speaking at the swearing-in, Governor Lawal reiterated his administration’s continuing commitment to strengthening the institutions of Government and ensuring that the public service has the leadership, competence and discipline required to support our development aspirations.

He said, “I extend my sincere congratulations to the five officers taking this oath today. Your appointments mark a career milestone and reflect confidence in your experience, abilities, and readiness for greater responsibility.

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“The Permanent Secretary is central to Government, providing administrative leadership, institutional continuity, and policy advice while implementing approved programs. You also maintain discipline, coordinate your establishment, and ensure public resources serve their intended purposes.

“Our administration came in with the determination to improve governance, to strengthen institutions and to advance a development agenda that would meet the needs and aspirations of the people of Zamfara.

“We continue with our reforms to improve public administration and the delivery of essential services, with the civil service as the vehicle through which government decisions are translated into results.”

Lawal further charged the new appointees to approach their assignments with a clear understanding of his administration’s priorities.

“Proper planning, realistic implementation strategies, effective supervision and continuous assessment of results must support policies and programs.

“Maintain constructive, professional relationships with your commissioners and other political officeholders. Political leaders set policy; career civil servants provide the institutional knowledge, technical advice, and administrative capacity to implement it.

“These roles complement each other, and the effectiveness of the Government depends on mutual respect.”

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