Lawal tasks new head of service on dedication

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara appointed Alhaji Shehu Baraya as the new Head of Service of the state.

The appointment followed the retirement of the former Head of Service, Malam Yakubu Haidara.

This is contained in a statement on Thursday in Gusau by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada.

The appointment takes immediate effect.

Before his appointment, Baraya was the Permanent Secretary, Zamfara Civil Service Commission.

Baraya succeeded Alhaji Yakubu Haidara, who recently retired from the State Civil Service after years of meritorious service.

The new HOS is a seasoned career civil servant with extensive institutional experience and a deep understanding of public administration, having served as Permanent Secretary in several ministries until his appointment.

Governor Lawal expressed appreciation to Mr Haidara for his dedicated service and contributions to the development of the State Civil Service, wishing him a fulfilling and rewarding post-service life.

The governor charged the new Head of Service to bring his wealth of experience to bear in deepening professionalism, strengthening discipline, improving productivity, and driving greater efficiency across the Civil Service.