The Katsina State governor, Dikko Radda, has appointed Abdullahi Garba Faskari, a former deputy governor, as Secretary to the State Government, SSG.
A statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Ibrahim Kaula, said Mr Faskari is to replace Ahmed Dangiwa who has been nominated as Minister.
The statement was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Katsina.
“The appointment is with immediate effect; Abdullahi is expected to bring on board his vast wealth of experience as a technocrat.
“His contributions to the development and growth of the State, while serving as deputy to former governor Ibrahim Shema, remain unmatched,” Mr Radda was quoted as saying.
NAN reports that the new SSG served as Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-General from 2003 to 2009, before moving to the education ministry to serve in same capacity.
He is currently the pro-chancellor and chairman, Governing Council of the Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina.
NAN
