Sokoto Governor Swears-in New Commissioners, Special Advisers, Others

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has sworn-in new sets of Commissioners, Special Advisers and Permanent Secretaries.

Governor Aliyu shortly after administering the oath of office to the new appointees, said the development would open a new chapter towards achieving his administrations’ 9-Point Smart Agenda.

“This has no doubt opened a new chapter in our renewed commitment towards achieving our 9-point innovative smart agenda for our dear State, aimed at ensuring a new and better Sokoto State.

“As we all know, commissioners are the political heads in their respective Ministries and also members of the State Executive Council, the highest decision making body of the state.

“I’m optimistic that all of you are chosen on merit, based on your track records which proves your integrity with vast experience in all human endeavors.

“You are expected to deploy your rich experiences in running the affairs of your respective ministries in the overall development of the state. You should therefore live above board”, he charged.

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He called on the new appointees to be dedicated, committed and hardworking in their areas of primary assignments through effective transparency and accountability.

“You must be prudent in the management of the resources at your disposal.

“You should know that this administration has zero tolerance for corruption, therefore you must operate with all transparency and accountability and above all allow the fear of Allah to guide you,” he added.

He reiterated and re-assured both the civil servants and entire people of the state that his government would continue to be committed to their well being.

Governor Aliyu assured that the state would continue to collaborate with the Federal Government and all the security agencies for sustainable development in the state.

The Governor further appreciated the people of Sokoto State for the confidence reposed in his administration and prayed for continued support of all and sundry to enable him achieve the required success for the general good.

Those appointed as commissioners are Abba Muhammad Mualledi, Professor Isa Muhammad Maishanu, Professor Attahiru Ahmed Sifawa, Dr Faruku Umar Abubakar, Dr Abubakar Mohammed Zayyana and Engineer Mustapha Mohammed.

The Special Advisers include; Almu Tsoho Kwandawa, Abubakar Ahmed Sokoto, Dr Isa Mua’zu, Dr Muhammad Bello Marnona, Umar Ahmadu, Dr Muhammad Umar Yabo and Salisu Lawali Gandi.

While the Permanent Secretaries are: Ado Ibrahim Sabon Birni, Muhammad Abubakar Umar Yabo, Mustapha Abubakar Alkali, Ibrahim Muhammad K, Habibu Isa, Bello Sodangi, Bashar Muhammad Maigari, Lawali Sada and Muhammad Bello Yusuf.

Emmanuel Ukoh