Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of Prof. Muazu Shehu as the new Head of Service (HoS).
This is contained in a statement issued in Gombe on Wednesday by Mr Ismaila Uba-Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Gombe Government House.
According to the statement, the appointment which takes immediate effect, has been conveyed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibrahim Njodi.
It said the appointment followed the retirement of former Head of Service, Alhaji Ahmed Abdullahi, after attaining the mandatory 35 years in public service.
The statement described Shehu as a seasoned public servant and an accomplished academic with a vast administrative experience, technical expertise, and a strong reform-oriented mind-set.
Until his new appointment, Shehu served as Permanent Secretary, General Duties, and Principal Private Secretary (PPS) to the Governor.
“In the above positions, Shehu distinguished himself through professionalism, diligence, and exceptional capacity for policy coordination and strategic administration.
“Gov. Inuwa Yahaya urged the new Head of Service to sustain and deepen the ongoing reforms in the state’s public service, while promoting professionalism, discipline and innovation across all MDAs.
“The Governor also commended the outgoing Head of Service, Alhaji Ahmed Abdullahi, for his meritorious and impactful service to the state, wishing him a peaceful and fulfilling retirement,” the statement read.
