Gov. Mai Mala Buni Swears-in Baba Mallam Wali as Yobe Substantive SSG

Gov. Mai Mala Buni swears-in Baba Mallam Wali as Yobe substantive SSG

By Usman Bello, Damaturu

His excellency, Mai Mala Buni the executive Governor of Yobe State,.sworn-in Baba Mallam Wali as Secretary to the Yobe State Government (SSG).

Governor Buni said Mallam Wali has exhibited excellent administration skills in the coordination and implementation of government policies and programmes, and improved working synergy among Ministries, Department and Agencies in the state.

Speaking during the ceremony on Monday at the Government House Damaturu, the Governor charged the sworn-in SSG to commit his wealth of experience to employ cost-effective measures for the government to save costs and channel more resources into people-oriented projects and programmes that would add value to the lives of the people.

“I enjoined you to champion the delegation of duty and responsibilities to all officers under the supervision of their superiors to groom more competent officers as others go on retirement.

“It is by doing so, that the state would harvest more proficient officers trained by your rich wealth of experience and knowledge.

“I’m convinced that the principle of division of labour and shared responsibilities would enhance efficiency and speed, and check unnecessary administrative bottlenecks that slow down government businesses,” he said.

The Governor congratulated the sworn-in Yobe SSG for yet another opportunity to serve the state in the exalted position and looks forward to his increased commitment to service.