Three new commissioners and eight permanent secretaries have been sworn in by Katsina State governor Dikko Radda, who urged them to view their appointments as solemn obligations to serve the state’s citizens with integrity, accountability, and a sense of duty.
Yusuf Jibia, Aisha Malumfashi, and Sirajo Abukur are just a few of the commissioners who took the oath.
The Permanent Secretaries are: Nasiru Ladan (Kaita LGA), Yusuf Ahmed (Katsina LGA), Aminu Ibrahim (Katsina LGA), Dasuki Ibrahim Abubakar (Malumfashi LGA), Lawal Abashe (Matazu LGA), Ado Yahaya (Sabuwa LGA), Sani Rabi’u Jibia (Jibia LGA), and Aminu Ibrahim (K
The governor emphasized that the swearing-in ceremony occurred as his administration was reviewing its performance after two and a half years in office in an effort to improve the civil service and improve its ability to respond to citizen needs.
Top government officials, traditional rulers, local government chairmen, and the appointees’ families attended the ceremony, which took place on Thursday at the Katsina Government House Council Chamber.
Governor Radda characterized the occasion as “a renewal of commitment to good governance, accountability, and effective service delivery.”
“This administration has been in power for almost two and a half years. Therefore, he said, “It is time for us to reevaluate what we have done so far and reposition people in various capacities to strengthen the system.”
Governor Radda praised the new commissioners’ ability, moral character, and public service record.
The Governor praised Jibia’s decades of experience in various leadership positions, including those of the local government commissioner, commissioner, and chairman of the Pilgrims Welfare Board, and described him as “the oldest politician in the cabinet.”
He has done everything and been everywhere. His extensive experience, thorough knowledge of governance, and dedication to the public service will continue to benefit us, the governor said.
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He also praised Aisha Aminu for her outstanding contribution to Katsina State’s governance and entrepreneurship.
Radda recalls her tireless efforts during his campaign and her impressive accomplishments as the era’s first director general of the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA), where she gave a lot of young entrepreneurs and small business owners a boost.
In order to continue benefiting from her experience, innovation, and commitment to youth and women empowerment, he said, “I decided to elevate her to the position of Commissioner” in light of her performance and my desire to see more women in government.”
Abukur was praised by the governor as a long-time political associate and a representative of young leadership spirit. He recalled Sirajo’s outstanding work as KASROMA’s leader, who helped to improve road maintenance and construction across the 34 local governments.
Radda emphasized that “we need to recruit young people into government so that we can harness their creativity, drive for development,”
Governor Radda also emphasized the value of diversity, arguing that Sirajo’s appointment shows that Rimi Local Government Area, which hasn’t had a commissioner since the return of democracy, is represented fairly and representative.
He stated, “As fate would have it, it is now time for Rimi to be represented in the cabinet,” underscoring his commitment to fair appointments in all sectors.
Governor Radda described their appointments as part of his ongoing effort to professionalize the state civil service, referring to the newly sworn-in permanent secretaries. He demanded that they follow a strict schedule, follow-through, and effectively support policy implementation.
