Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has sworn in Musa Garba Kuchi as the new chairman of Kebbe Local Government Area following the death of the elected chairman, Abdullahi Yarima. Kuchi will complete the tenure of the late chairman and has been urged to reside in the local government area and collaborate closely with security agencies, as Kebbe faces security challenges.

At the ceremony, Governor Aliyu also swore in the State Head of Civil Service, Abdulkadir Ahmed Mohamed, five Special Advisers, and 12 Permanent Secretaries. He emphasized the importance of discipline, efficiency, punctuality, and adherence to work ethics among civil servants to improve service delivery across the state.

The governor highlighted the roles of Special Advisers and Permanent Secretaries, explaining that advisers provide political guidance while Permanent Secretaries handle administrative functions in ministries, departments, and agencies. He urged all appointees to ensure accountability, proper record-keeping, and avoid mismanagement of public resources.

Governor Aliyu further encouraged civil servants to stay committed to their duties, assuring that the government continues efforts to address salary, pension, and gratuity obligations. The Special Advisers sworn in include Umar Babuga Oro, Faruku Labbo, Zainab Umar Dasuki, Kamaludden Abubakar, and Lemi Bashir, while the 12 Permanent Secretaries include Isma’ila Ibrahim, Aliyu Ladan Isa, Aminu Bello, and others.