Zulum appoints SSG, COS, others

Governor Babagana Umara  Zulum of Borno state  has Wednesday retained  Alhaji Usman Jidda Shuwa, the immediate past Secretary to the State government (SSG) during former Govenror kashim Shhettima.

This was contained in a statement issued and signed on his behalf by Barrister Mustapha Ali Busugma, the Principal Private Secretary (PPS) to the Governor said he also appointed Dr. Babagana Wakil (mni) as the new Chief of Staff.

Malam Isa Umar Gusau the immediate past Special Adviser on Publicity and Communication Strategy to former Governor Shettima has also been appointed Special Adviser on Public Relations and Strategy to the Governor.

The incumbent Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Borno State Council, Malam Baba Shekh Haruna has been appointed Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media.

Other Appointees include; Ambassador Adamu Abbas as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) External Affairs,  Malam Ahmed Sanda who is  a retired Permanent Secretary, Government House and former Special Adviser  (SA) Security to the Governor has been appointed  Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Protocol to the Governor.

Dr. Mairo Mandara has also been appointed Special Adviser (SA) and coordinator of Sustainable Development Partnership and Humanitarian Support.

Tanimu  Adamu Tahir has also been appointed  Special Assistant on media while Abdulrahman Bundi has been appointed Special Assistant on new media.

The statement added that “all the appointees were appointed based on their “individual credentials, proven capacity, record of integrity, passion for selfless service and dedication to duty.”

“All appointments are with immediate effect. Meanwhile, those requiring swearing-in as provided by the constitution, shall be communicated accordingly,” the statement said.

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