Atiku makes 140 surprise appointments

By Sylvanus Okpe

Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has incorporated many youths into his administration with his approval of the immediate appointment of 40 Special Advisers and 100 Senior Special Assistants in the state.

This was disclosed by Secretary to the Kebbi State Government, Babale Yauri on Thursday.

Yauri said the governor had also approved the postings/portfolios of the16 appointed commissioners in the state.

He added that all the executive council members have resolved to work together and supporting Mr Bagudu in achieving the desired result for the development of the state.

While congratulating the appointees, the SSG charged them to be hard-working, loyal and committed to the development of the state.

The newly posted commissioners are: Ramatu Gulma, Ministry of Justice; Ibrahim Augie, Ministry of Finance; Nuradeen Kangiwa, Ministry of water resources; Kaliel Gidado, Ministry of Youth and Sports; Rakiya Ayuba, Ministry of Commerce and Industry; and Mamuda Warra, Ministry of information and culture.

Others are Abubakar Yelwa, Ministry of lands and Housing; Aminu Karaye, Ministry of Animal Health; Magawata Aliero, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education; Hassan Shalla, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy affairs; Umar Sani Kalgo, Ministry of Budget and Economic Development; Prof. Umar Bunza, Ministry of Higher Education; Cika Ladan, Ministry of Works and Transport; Attahiru Maccido, Ministry of Agriculture; Jafaru Muhammad, Ministry of Health; and Abdullahi Magoro, Information Technology.