Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has approved the appointment of Alhaji Shehu Baraya as new Head of Service for Zamfara following the retirement of the former Head of Service, Malam Yakubu Haidara.
This is contained in a statement on Thursday in Gusau by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada.
Baraya until his appointment was the Permanent Secretary, Zamfara Civil Service Commission.
According to the statement, Baraya succeeds Alhaji Yakubu Haidara who recently retired from the State Civil Service after years of meritorious service.
Baraya, a seasoned career civil servant with extensive institutional experience and a deep understanding of public administration has served as Permanent Secretary in several ministries until his appointment.
Lawal expressed appreciation to the former Head of Service, Haidara for his dedicated service and contributions to the development of the State Civil Service, wishing him a fulfilling and rewarding post-service life.
Lawal charged the new Head of Service to bring his wealth of experience to bear in deepening professionalism, strengthening discipline, improving productivity, and driving greater efficiency across the Civil Service.
The appointment, takes immediate effect.