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New Kano SSG, Umar Ibrahim’s appointment takes effect Monday

Mr Ibrahim brings over three decades of distinguished public service experience to his new role.

• February 9, 2025
Governor Abba Yusuf
Governor Abba Yusuf [Photo: VON]

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has appointed Umar Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government effective Monday, February 10.

 The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, confirmed the appointment in a statement on Saturday.

Mr Ibrahim brings over three decades of distinguished public service experience to his new role.

 His civil service career, spanning from 1987 to 2023, has been marked by key leadership positions that significantly contributed to Kano State’s governance and administrative structure.

 The governor’s spokesperson noted that Mr Ibrahim had earned the trust and confidence of the state leadership through his dedicated service.

 He said that Mr Ibrahim also served as secretary for several high-profile committees and played pivotal roles in community and educational reforms.

 Mr Ibrahim obtained a degree in Political Science from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1985 and holds several professional certificates.

 As a seasoned administrator and retired permanent secretary, Mr Ibrahim is expected to bring expertise, strategic insight, and a commitment to excellence in his new role as SSG.

 His appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen the government’s administrative framework and facilitate the effective execution of its policies and programmes.

(NAN) 

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