By Mohammed Suleiman, DUTSE
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state has approved the appointment of Hamisu Muhammad Gumel as his Chief Press Secretary.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, Bala Ibrahim.
The governor also appointed Muhammad Salisu Seeker, Special Assistant Photography and Publication; Garba Muhammad Hadejia, Special Assistant New Media I; and Umar Suleman, Special Assistant New Media II.
The statement said all the appointments are with immediate effect.
Meanwhile, the governor has approved the constitution of a 28-member committee to review/appraise the state and local governments’ contributory pension board.
A statement by the State Head of Civil Service, Hussaini Ali Kila, said, a former Head of the Civil Service, Mustapha Aminu, will serve as Chairman of the committee, while the current State Head of the Civil Service, Hussaini Ali Kila, will be Co-Chairman.
Members of the committee include Muhammad Shu’aibu Kiri; Former Executive Secretaries of the Contributory Pension Scheme; Hashimu Ahmad Fagam and present Executive Secretary of the board, Kamilu Aliyu Musa; and also Muhammad Dagaceri, Permanent Secretary, Directorate of Admin and Finance SSG’s office; Nuhu Haruna Permanent Secretary Directorate of Establishment, office of the Head of Service.
He added that other members include representatives of the Ministry of Justice, NLC, TUC and NULGE, among others.
The statement said the committee will be inaugurated by Governor Namadi at the Council Chamber, Government House.