Katsina gov, Radda, makes first appointments, tasks appointees on cooperation, performance

By Clement Adeyi

Governor Umaru Dikko Radda who was sworn in as the fifth democratically elected governor of Katsina State Yesterday, has made his first appointments.

The governor congratulated the new appointees and urged them to join hands with him on the crest of impeccable performance to turn around the fortunes of the state.

In a statement he personally signed, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has been appointed as the Secretary to the Government of the state, while Alhaji Jabiru Tsauri was appointed as the Chief of Staff. 

Also, Barrister Muhtar Aliyu Saulawa got appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff, while Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji is Principal Private Secretary to the Governor. 

Other appointments approved by Governor Radda are Mallam Maiwada Danmallam as Director General Media, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed as Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Malam Miqdad Isah as Senior Special Assistant (Digital Media), while Abubakar Badaru Jikamshi became the Senior Special Assistant (Print and Electronic Media).

Also appointed is Alhaji Bishir Maikano as the Senior Special Assistant (Protocol) Deputy Governor’s Office. 

Other appointments are Alhaji Hassan Ibrahim Danhaire as Senior Special Assistant (Special Duties) Deputy Governor’s Office and Ahmed Rabiu as Official Photographer to the Governor.