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Bagudu appoints new head of service, permanent secretaries on handover day

Former Governor Atiku Bagudu, on Monday, made new appointments on his final day in office.

• May 29, 2023
Governor Atiku Bagudu
Atiku Bagudu

Former Governor Atiku Bagudu, on Monday, made new appointments on his final day in office.

Mr Bagudu handed over to Nasiru Idris.

The governor approved the appointment of Safiyanu Garba-Bena as Kebbi’s substantive head of service.

He also approved the appointment of four new permanent secretaries.

The appointment is contained in a statement signed by Ms Garba-Bena, in Birnin Kebbi.

The permanent secretaries are Kudirat Shuaibu, Ibrahim Umar, Mustapha Tata and Suleiman San-Augie.

The appointments are with immediate effect.

(NAN)

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