Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has appointed Alhaji Aminu Hammayo as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
Mohammed replaces Ibrahim Kashim
Mukhtar Gidado, the special adviser to the governor on media and publicity, announced the appointment in a statement on Friday, December 27, in Bauchi.
According to Gidado, Hammayo replaced Ibrahim Kashim, who resigned his appointment on December 13.
As reported by Daily Nigerian, Mr Gidado described the new SSG as a seasoned administrator and public servant and added that he served the state with distinction in various capacities.
“He was a one time SSG and until his new appointment he was the Commissioner for Budget and Multi Lateral Coordination,” Mr Gidado said.
Speaking further, the special adviser said that Governor Bala Mohammed also approved the appointment of Hashimu Kumbala as his principal private secretary.
Gidado stated that Kumbala would be providing critical administrative and advisory support to the governor as well as ensuring effective communication and coordination within the government.
“He was a retired permanent secretary and until his new appointment he was the Special Adviser to the governor on General Services,” Gidado added.
Why did Ibrahim Kashim resign as SSG?
Legit.ng recalled that Governor Mohammed confirmed and accepted the resignation of the SSG Ibrahim Kashim.
Kashim resigned with immediate effect amid rumour that he wants to run for the 2027 governorship race in Bauchi state.
2027: Bauchi gov speaks on North strategy against Tinubu
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that despite the criticism from northern groups and leaders, Governor Bala Mohammed emphasized that all governors are in support of President Tinubu’s leadership.
However, he pointed out that certain members of the president’s cabinet are hindering his efforts, advising him to remove them.
Mohammed spoke when he landed in Rivers state amid permutations for the 2027 election and early moves by the APC against Sim Fubara’s government and second-term.