Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has sworn in four new permanent secretaries, charging them to uphold integrity, professionalism and merit.
The newly inaugurated permanent secretaries are Abdu Usman, Sani Suleiman, Shamsuddeen Suleiman and Hussaini Yanduna.
Radda said the appointments were strictly based on competence, experience and hard work rather than personal connections.
The swearing-in ceremony was held on Wednesday in Katsina.
Upon the swearing-in, Governor Radda urged the new permanent secretaries to justify the confidence reposed in them through transparency, accountability and strict adherence to due process in their respective ministries, departments and agencies.
“The Oath of Office is not merely a ceremony. It is a commitment to integrity, accountability and faithful service,” the governor said.
He explained that the appointments, which cut across different local government areas of the state, were designed to promote equal opportunities within the civil service while strengthening public administration.
Radda, however, expressed concern that some local government areas could not produce eligible candidates because they lacked officers with the required qualifications or grade levels.
“It is our hope and prayer that, in the coming years, every Local Government Area in Katsina State will produce qualified officers capable of competing successfully and serving as Permanent Secretaries,” he said.
The governor also urged senior civil servants to mentor younger officers and facilitate effective knowledge transfer to ensure continuity and build a stronger, more efficient civil service.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting professionalism, institutional capacity and digital transformation across government institutions.