El-Rufai Sacks 20 Perm Secs

Governor Nasir El Rufai of Kaduna state yesterday announced the sacking of 20 permanent secretaries from Kaduna state civil service and the appointment of new officials to fill some positions in his government.

A statement signed on his behalf by his spokesman, Samuel Aruwan, yesterday made available to newsmen inn Kaduna said the reason for sending home the permanent secretaries was to cut the cost of governance and free more funds for development.

Reads parts of the statement “in line with its resolve to cut the cost of running government, The Kaduna State Government has announced the retirement of 20 permanent secretaries.

“This decision follows the streamlining of ministries in the state from 19 to a leaner 13, as part of efforts to free up resources to be used for providing schools, hospitals, roads and other public goods.

“To ensure that the number of permanent secretaries is properly aligned with the new structure, there will be only 13 permanent secretaries for the 13 ministries.

“The governor also named a new chairman for the state’s Local Government Service Commission. He is Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Aminu, the Wazirin Zazzau.

“The appointment of Mr. Ezekiel Baba Karik as Executive Secretary of the state Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has also been announced. A former vice-chairman of Kaduna South Local Government, Mr Karik was an organizing secretary in the campaign organization of APC guber aspirant, Hon. Isah Ashiru, prior to serving as special assistant to Mr. Barnabas Yusuf Bala after his emergence as the running mate to Malam El-Rufai. He holds postgraduate Diploma in Management studies and Business Administration”, ends the statement.