Governor Umar Bago of Niger has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abubakar Gawu as the new Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG).
This is contained in a statement issued by Hajiya Hauwa-Wali, Permanent Secretary, Government House and made available to newsmen in Minna on Thursday.
The statement said that the governor also approved the appointments of Mr Usman Gbatamangi as the new Chief of Staff (COS), Mr Sadiq Yusuf as Deputy Chief of Staff and Mr Abubakar Salisu as the new Head of Service of the state.
According to the statement, the governor has also approved the appointments of Mr Bologi Ibrahim as the Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yerima Abdullahi as the Director-General, Protocol and Mr Usman Magaji as his Principal Private Secretary (PPS).
It stated further that the governor approved the appointments of Mr Abdulhakim Abdulrahman as Special Assistant to the Governor on Domestic and Dr Murtala Bagana as Special Assistant on Special Duties.
The statement added that the governor also approved the appointment of Mr Abdulbaqy Ebbo as Adviser, Digital Communications and Aisha Wakaso as Adviser, Print Media.
It added that the governor as well approved the appointments of key officers to the deputy governor, these include Mr Bello Ibrahim as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Governor.
Others are, Ummulkhaltume Abdullahi, Press Secretary to the deputy governor and Isyaku Bawa to serve as the Director General, Protocol to the Deputy Governor.
Others appointed were Mohammed Kagara as the Principal Private Secretary (PPS) to the Deputy Governor.
The statement explained that the appointments of key officers to the challenging positions was based on merit, proven credentials, personal integrity and outstanding record of performance in their previous assignments.
It stressed that 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 wished them success and God’s guidance in the performance of the arduous duties of their offices.
