The newly appointed Secretary to the State Government of Kano State, Alhaji Umar Farouq Ibrahim has assumed office today as directed by the State Government.
In a press statement issued by the information officer of the cabinet office Musa Tanko Muhammad.
The statement read,” His arrival ignited some jubilations and enthusiastic reception by the entire staff of the Cabinet Office, some associates as well as other well wishers who have already assembled earlier in the morning for the occasion.
It was a celebration galore as his appointment was described as homecoming, owing to the fact that he had served in the office in different capacities.
Receiving the SSG on behalf of the Cabinet Office community, the Permanent Secretary, Research, Evaluation and Political Affairs (REPA) Directorate, Alhaji Umar Muhammad Jalo, expressed delight for the appointment and stated that the choice of Alhaji Umar Farouq Ibrahim was a welcome development and highly befitting.
He further stated that, the SSG knows the terrain of the job very well and expressed hope that Kano State is heading towards positive uturn at the state engine room and bringing the dividend of democracy to the general public.
In a similar development, members of the Payroll Standing Committee led by their Deputy Chairman, Alhaji AbdulMalik Rogo, paid a solidarity visit to the newly appointed SSG, Alhaji Umar Farouq Ibrahim.
Alhaji AbdulMalik Rogo stated that, immediately after the announcement, both conventional and social media platforms were agog with the news and well wishes were flowing in from different angles.
This alone was a clear indication, that the appointment was well deserved.
He further opined that, that was part of the reason why the committee members took the lead to celebrate the SSG.
He continued that they promise to pray for him to succeed in the newly assigned task.
Expressing his appreciation for the visit, the SSG stated that he has made a vow to the Executive Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, that he was going to put in his best to serve the state.
He also revealed that “Anybody or groups with meaningful ideas to further develop our dear state is welcome.” That’s why he assured that, he would operate an open door policy which has been his trademark right from his time as an active civil servant.
“I am profoundly gratitude to Almighty Allah. As I appreciate His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for reposing his confidence in me. To serve the state in this capacity. And I promise not to disappoint him,” he concluded.
