The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has approved the appointment of three new permanent secretaries in the state civil service, including Hassan Dan-Ali, the Chairman of the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.

The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Head of the State Civil Service, Falalu Bawale. He emphasized that the appointments reflect the administration’s commitment to competence, professionalism, and ongoing civil service reforms anchored on meritocracy, performance, and integrity.

“The newly appointed permanent secretaries are Tukur Hassan Dan-Ali from Danmusa Local Government Area, a respected journalist and current Chairman of the Katsina State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists; Junaidu Muntari from Kankara Local Government Area; and Yahaya Abdullahi from Safana Local Government Area,” the statement said.

Bawale stressed that the appointments were merit-based, noting, “The newly appointed permanent secretaries successfully participated in and passed a rigorous merit-based examination conducted by the Public Service Institute of Nigeria on behalf of the Katsina State Government.”

He further urged the appointees to fully support the administration’s transformational “Building Your Future” agenda, highlighting the strategic importance of their roles in the state’s socio-economic development. “You must justify the confidence reposed in you by discharging your responsibilities with diligence, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the growth and stability of the Katsina State Civil Service,” Bawale said.

The appointments take immediate effect as the administration continues to reposition the civil service for more efficient and effective service delivery across the state.