Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Monday, swore in the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ibrahim.
Ibrahim replaces Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, who was relieved of his appointment due to health reasons.
The low-key ceremony, held at the governor’s office, was led by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Kano State, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi.
It should be recalled that Kano State had been operating without a substantive SSG until the swearing-in of Umar Farouk Ibrahim.
Receiving the SSG on behalf of the Cabinet Office community, the Permanent Secretary, Research, Evaluation and Political Affairs Directorate, Umar Jalo, expressed delight over the appointment, describing Ibrahim’s selection as a welcome and highly befitting development.
A press statement issued by the Information Officer of the Cabinet Office, Musa Muhammad, stated that the new SSG was well-versed in his responsibilities and expressed optimism that Kano State was set for a positive transformation, ensuring the delivery of democratic dividends to the people.
