Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has sworn in Musa Garba Kuchi as chairman of Kebbe Local Government Area following the death of the elected chairman, Abdullahi Yarima.
Kuchi was appointed to complete the tenure of the late chairman, who died a few months after his election.
At the ceremony in Sokoto, the governor urged the new council chairman to reside in the local government area and work closely with security agencies, noting that Kebbe is among the areas facing security challenges.
Governor Aliyu also swore in the State Head of Civil Service, Abdulkadir Ahmed Mohamed, alongside five Special Advisers and 12 Permanent Secretaries.
He charged the new Head of Service to enforce discipline and improve efficiency in the state civil service, stressing the need for punctuality, commitment and adherence to work ethics.
The governor called for a clear working relationship between Special Advisers and Permanent Secretaries, explaining that while advisers provide political direction, Permanent Secretaries are responsible for administrative functions within their ministries, departments and agencies.
Aliyu warned the appointees to ensure accountability and proper record-keeping, adding that mismanagement of public resources would not be tolerated.
He also urged civil servants to remain committed to their duties as the government continues efforts to address salary, pension and gratuity obligations.
Those sworn in as Special Advisers include Umar Babuga Oro, Faruku Labbo, Zainab Umar Dasuki, Kamaludden Abubakar and Lemi Bashir.
The Permanent Secretaries sworn in are Isma’ila Ibrahim, Aliyu Ladan Isa, Aminu Bello, Abubakar Alhaji Ni’ima Hassan, Almustafa Sayudi, Aminu Abubakar Rijiya, Lema Sambo Wali, Kabiru Garba, Abubakar Moh’d Bello, Kabiru Labaran and Sanusi Aliyu Binji.
