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Governor appoints former deputy governor as SSG

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has appointed Alhaji Abdullahi Garba, former Deputy Governor, as Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

Abdullahi is to replace Alhaji Ahmed Dangiwa who has been nominated as minister.

“The appointment is with immediate effect. Abdullahi is expected to bring on board his vast wealth of experience as a technocrat.

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“His contributions to the development and growth of the state, while serving as deputy to former Governor Ibrahim Shema, remain unmatched,” Radda was quoted in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula.

The new SSG served as Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General from 2003 to 2009, before moving to the education ministry to serve in same capacity.

He is currently the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina.

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