Gombe gov swears in five new permanent secretaries

Gombe Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Thursday, sworn in five newly appointed permanent secretaries in the state.

Speaking after performing the swearing-in ceremony at the Government House Gombe, the Governor charged the new appointees to justify the confidence reposed in them by demonstrating diligence, integrity, and commitment to the ideals of public service.

He emphasised that their appointments were based on merit, proven track records, loyalty as well as their capacity to contribute to the progress and development of the state through the state civil service.

The Governor stressed; “Let me begin by extending my heartfelt congratulations to each of you on your well-deserved appointments. Your elevation to this position is a testament to your qualifications, dedication, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to the progress and development of our dear State.

“As you assume this important office, I wish to remind you of the immense responsibilities that come with it. You are entrusted with the sacred duty of serving the people of Gombe State with integrity, transparency, and accountability”.

The Governor also used the occasion to reiterate his administration’s zero tolerance for corruption and indiscipline in the civil service.

According to him, “Our administration maintains zero tolerance for corruption, indiscipline, incompetence, and wastefulness. Your service to the state must match the goodwill our administration has shown, as we continue to strive for excellence in governance and service delivery.”

Speaking on behalf of the newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries, Professor Mu’azu Shehu Usman expressed gratitude to Governor Inuwa Yahaya for finding them worthy and fit to serve the State in the capacity of permanent Secretaries.

The newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries are Prof. Muazu Shehu Usman – Gombe LGA; Mohammed Bello Abubakar – Akko LGA; Mohammed Yusuf Kulani – Balanga LGA; Ahmed Saidu Guli – Dukku LGA; and Alhassan Ibrahim – Yamaltu Deba LGA as contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, (Press Affairs) Government House, Gombe.