Gov. Buni Swears into office 2 commissioners, Permanent Secretary, 17 council Chairmen

Gov. Buni Swears into office 2 Commissioners, Permanent Secretary, 17 Council Chairmen

By Usman Bello, Damaturu.

Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON COMN has charged 17 newly elected chairman of local government councils, two newly appointed commissioners and a permanent secretary to place the interest of the people above their personal interests.

He gave the charge today in Damaturu while swearing into-office the public officers, saying, they should justify the mandate of the electorate, and the government’s trust in their capacity to serve the people effectively and efficiently.

Gov. Buni expressed confidence in the capacities of the commissioners, Permanent Secretary and the council Chairmen, urging them to align with the administration’s reform policy.

“I wish to state with a sense of satisfaction that the institutional reforms and investments initiated by the government have effectively upgraded governance and service delivery with remarkable achievements, and making our dear state to be in tune with the changing times.

“You will recall, early this year, the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital, successfully conducted a total hip replacement surgery, while the Damaturu Specialist hospital, successfully carried out a major Maxillofacial Surgery. These are two sophisticated medical surgeries that were hitherto performed only in a few advanced hospitals and the developed countries” he said.

“In furtherance to our commitment to improve healthcare delivery, this administration provided all the requirements needed to secure approval from the West African College of Physicians to certify the Department of Community Medicine of the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital full accreditation for Postgraduate Residency training.

“Similarly, the West African College of Surgeons approved and certified Damaturu Specialist hospital, for Postgraduate training of Resident Doctors in Obstetrics and Gynecology, after meeting all the conditions.These are a few of our remarkable achievements in the health sector alone, attracting local and international recognitions, and awards to the state. I am glad we have made similar marks in the other sectors to improve the lives of the people.

“Alhamdulillah, Yobe State is truly moving. – I salute the courage, resilience and commitment of our civil servants. You definitely make us proud” he said.

He assured the government’s commitment to fruitful service delivery to improve the lives of the people.

The governor reminded the Chairmen that they are indebted to the All Progressives Congress for the privilege of flying its flag in the just concluded local council election and should reciprocate by ensuring victory for the party’s candidates in the forthcoming general election.

Dr Abubakar Kagu, was appointed as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dauda Alh. Idi, as Commissioner for Livestock Development and Fatima Makintami as Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice.