Gov Lawal swears in five new permanent secretaries, calls for compliance with public service rules
Governor Dauda Lawal has called on the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to be guided by the Public Service Rules, the financial regulations and all other relevant laws. On Thursday, the Governor swore in five new…
Permanent secretaries are the most senior career civil servants in Nigeria's state bureaucracies, serving as administrative heads of ministries who implement government policy and ensure continuity regardless of changes in political leadership. Their appointment and swearing-in is a routine but significant administrative exercise, as these officials are bound by the Public Service Rules and financial regulations that govern conduct, procurement, discipline and accountability within government ministries, departments and agencies.
The coverage across Daily Trust, Vanguard, Premium Times and Leadership is consistent in reporting that Governor Dauda Lawal swore in five new permanent secretaries in Zamfara State on Thursday, with all outlets emphasising his charge to the appointees to strictly adhere to the Public Service Rules and financial regulations. Premium Times adds that the governor framed the appointments within his administration's broader commitment to strengthening government institutions. None of the reports name the new permanent secretaries, specify which ministries they will head, or detail any immediate reforms tied to the appointments.