Borno swears in 5 new permanent secretaries

Tue, Feb 4, 2025
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The Borno State Government has sworn in five newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to strengthen the state’s civil service.

Deputy Governor, Dr Umar Kadafur, presided over the swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday on behalf of Gov. Babagana Zulum.

Justice Amina Mustapha-Ibrahim, representing the Chief Judge of Borno State, Justice Usman Zannah, administered the Oath of Allegiance.

In his remarks, the overseeing Head of Service, Dr Abubakar Mohammed, said this was the third phase of appointments based on a competitive examination process ensuring merit-based selection.

He stated that 22 candidates from six Local Government Areas — Biu, Damboa, Kaga, Mafa, Guzamala, and Marte—were screened, with the most successful emerging for appointment.

Mohammed emphasised that the examination process had become a permanent policy, ensuring equal opportunity, transparency, and the selection of the most competent individuals.

He commended Zulum’s commitment to civil service reform, citing training programmes, improved working conditions, and the recent payment of ₦8 billion in outstanding gratuities.

The Deputy Governor, however, reminded them that their appointments aligned with Section 208(2)(c) of the Nigerian Constitution, empowering the Governor to appoint Permanent Secretaries.

He urged them to view their roles as a call to duty and an opportunity to contribute to Borno’s 25-Year Development Framework and 10-Year Strategic Transformation Plan.

“This administration is committed to good governance, transparency, and accountability. You are the backbone of the bureaucracy and must uphold integrity,” Kadafur stated.

He encouraged them to collaborate with Commissioners and staff to enhance efficiency and innovation in resource management for better service delivery.

The newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries are Aminu Chamalwa (Biu), Mala A. Waziri (Damboa), Aji Yakub (Kaga), Aisha Umara (Mafa), and Ibrahim Baba (Marte).

Speaking on behalf of the appointees, Aminu Chamalwa expressed gratitude to the governor for the trust placed in them.

He assured that they would carry out their duties with dedication and professionalism.

“We deeply appreciate the governor’s passion for service and governance. His leadership inspires us, and we pledge to work diligently to fulfil the administration’s vision,” Chamalwa said. (NAN) 

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Feb. 4, 2025

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