Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu has officially sworn in Musa Garba Kuchi as chairman of Kebbe Local Government Area, following the passing of the elected chairman, Abdullahi Yarima.

Kuchi was appointed to complete the tenure of the late chairman, who died a few months after assuming office.

During the ceremony in Sokoto, Governor Aliyu urged the new council chairman to reside within the local government area and collaborate closely with security agencies, highlighting that Kebbe is among the communities facing security challenges.

In the same event, the governor also administered the oath of office to the State Head of Civil Service, Abdulkadir Ahmed Mohamed, along with five Special Advisers and twelve Permanent Secretaries.

He charged the Head of Service with enforcing discipline and enhancing efficiency in the state civil service, emphasizing the importance of punctuality, commitment, and adherence to work ethics.

Governor Aliyu stressed the need for a clear working relationship between Special Advisers and Permanent Secretaries, explaining that while Special Advisers provide political direction, Permanent Secretaries oversee administrative functions within their respective ministries, departments, and agencies.

He further warned all appointees to maintain accountability and proper record-keeping, noting that any mismanagement of public resources would not be tolerated. The governor also encouraged civil servants to remain dedicated to their duties as the government continues efforts to address salary, pension, and gratuity obligations.

The Special Advisers sworn in include Umar Babuga Oro, Faruku Labbo, Zainab Umar Dasuki, Kamaludden Abubakar, and Lemi Bashir.

The Permanent Secretaries sworn in are Isma’ila Ibrahim, Aliyu Ladan Isa, Aminu Bello, Abubakar Alhaji Ni’ima Hassan, Almustafa Sayudi, Aminu Abubakar Rijiya, Lema Sambo Wali, Kabiru Garba, Abubakar Moh’d Bello, Kabiru Labaran, and Sanusi Aliyu Binji.