Kano gov Yusuf appoints new head of civil service

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has appointed Alhaji Abdullahi Musa as the new Head of Civil Service, a statement from Sanusi Bature, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said on Monday.

He said the appointment followed the recent voluntary resignation of the former Head of Service, Alhaji Usman Bala Mni who was retained by the present administration from its inception in May, 2023.

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“A seasoned civil servant who served in various government Ministries, departments and agencies in Kano for over three decades, the new Head of Service hailed from Kiru Local Government area.

“Abdullahi Musa served as the Permanent Secretary Kano Government House, Council Affairs Directorate, Admin and General Services of Cabinet Office, Ministry of Special Duties, and Servicom Directorate.

“He is a graduate of BSc. International Relations from prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and bagged a Masters degree in Public Policy and Administration from Bayero University, Kano and another Masters degree in Strategy and Security Administration from Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna.

“Governor Abba Kabir urged the new Head of Civil Service of the state to discharge his responsibility within the confines of the civil service rules and regulations.”