Gov Idris Confirms Substantive Appointment Of 17 MDAs

The Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has approved the confirmation of a Permanent Secretary, ten General Managers, seven Executive Secretaries, and an Executive Director, serving in acting capacity to substantive position.

This was contained in a circular from the office of the State Head of Service, signed by Rashid Muhammad Bala, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.

Those confirmed to substantive posts are:

1. Aishatu Abbas – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice.

2. Zaiyanu Shehu – General Manager, Water Board.

3. Atiku Malami – General Manager, Rural Electrification Board, REB.

4. Engr. Muhammad Nadim Abdullahi – General Manager, Kebbi State Housing Corporation.

5. Adamu Shehu – General Manager, Rural Water and Sanitation Agency, RUWATSA

6. Basiru Saidu Bakuwai – General Manager, Kebbi Geographical Information System, KEBGIS

7. Aminu Umar – General Manager, Kebbi Urban Development Authority, KUDA.

8. Aliyu Umar Dikko – General Manager, Kebbi State Environmental Protection Agency, KESEPA.

9. Aminu Sani Kamba – General Manager, Kebbi State Television Service.

10. Hussaini Shamaki – General Manager, Kebbi Agricultural Supply Company, KASCOM.

11. Muhammad Dahiru – Birnin Kebbi Central Market

Confirmed Executive Secretaries include:

1. Abdullahi Bello Kalgo – Secondary School Management Board, SSMB.

2. Hassan Haruna – Arabic and Islamic Education Board.

3. Abubakar Muhammad – Primary Healthcare Development Agency.

4. Pharmacy Aminu Hassan – Kebbi State Drugs and Consumable Agency.

5. Garba Muhammad Kangiwa – Social Welfare.

6. Uwais Sa’ad – Local Government Joint Account.

Additionally, Abubakar Abdullahi has been confirmed as the Executive Director of the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA.

The action aligns with the pledge by Governor Nasir Idris to end the practice of prolonged acting appointment in the state civil service, ensuring compliance with established laws.

In a related development, Governor Nasir Idris has approved the implementation of a new salary scale for the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, and the State Polytechnic, Dakingari.

This is in line with the Federal Government’s circular No. SWC/04/195/ and 198, dated 23rd September 2024.

Credit: Yahaya Sarki
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor.