Governor Lawal appoints new Zamfara Head of Service

The Zamfara State Government has appointed Alhaji Shehu Baraya as the new Head of the State Civil Service, following the approval of Governor Dauda Lawal. The appointment takes immediate effect, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Nakwada, and signed by Suleman Ahmad Tudu, Senior Special Assistant (Media), Office of the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government. Baraya takes over from Alhaji Yakubu Haidara, who recently retired from the state civil service after years of service. The government described the new Head of Service as a seasoned career civil servant with extensive institutional experience and a deep understanding of public administration. He has served as Permanent Secretary in several ministries and was, until his new appointment, the Permanent Secretary of the Zamfara State Civil Service Commission.

Governor Lawal commended the outgoing Head of Service, Yakubu Haidara, for his service and contributions to the development of the state civil service, while wishing him a fulfilling life in retirement. The governor also tasked Baraya with using his experience to further strengthen the state’s civil service by promoting professionalism, discipline, productivity and efficiency. Lawal said the new Head of Service is expected to support the administration’s efforts to improve the effectiveness of the civil service in line with its Rescue Agenda.

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