Governor Lawal appoints five new permanent secretaries

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has urged the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to follow the Public Service Rules, financial regulations, and all relevant laws.

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.

The new 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. The new Permanent Secretaries pledged to be faithful and loyal to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as stated in the Constitution and the law.

During the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Lawal emphasized his administration’s commitment to strengthening government institutions. He wants the public service to have the right leadership, skills, and discipline needed for development.

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.

“Becoming Permanent Secretaries is more than personal advancement: as senior administrative leaders, your decisions and conduct directly affect government performance and the welfare of the people we serve.

“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 also urged the new appointees to approach their roles with a clear understanding of his administration’s priorities.

“Proper planning, realistic implementation strategies, effective supervision, and ongoing 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.