Governor Umar Namadi has approved the appointment of Muhammad K. Dagaceri as the new substantive Head of the Civil Service.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim.
A seasoned Administrator, until his appointment, Muhammad Dagaceri was the Permanent Secretary, Directorate of Establishment and Service Matters, office of the Head of the Civil Service.
Malam Bala Ibrahim said the appointment of the new Head of the Civil Service followed the retirement of the former Head of Service, Hussaini Ali Kila, after attaining the mandatory retirement years in Service.
He said the appointment of the appointee is based on merit, competence and personal integrity.
The appointment takes immediate effect.