KATSINA — Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has sworn in three Special Advisers, charging them to use their professional experience and expertise to support the implementation of his administration’s Building Your Future Agenda.
The appointees are Dr. Sirajo Yakubu Batagarawa, Mallam Abubakar Kabir Kusada and Ahmed Abduljalal.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony at Government House, Katsina, on Tuesday, Radda described the appointments as a call to service and urged the new advisers to justify the confidence placed in them through dedication, accountability and measurable results.
He also charged them to maintain close contact with residents, listen to their concerns and work with relevant stakeholders to ensure that government policies and programmes deliver tangible benefits to communities.
The governor acknowledged the contributions and sacrifices of political stakeholders and supporters, saying their commitment should be recognised while efforts to strengthen governance and grassroots representation continued.
Radda congratulated the appointees and urged them to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork and commitment in supporting the implementation of government policies.
Batagarawa brings experience in law, academia, public administration and security. He holds a PhD in Law from the University of London and has worked as a university lecturer, as well as held senior public service positions, including responsibilities in the offices of the President and Vice-President.
Kusada has experience in education, administration and human resource management. He previously held administrative positions at the Federal University Dutsin-Ma before joining the Transmission Company of Nigeria, where he rose to the rank of Assistant Manager.
Abduljalal has more than two decades of public service experience and grassroots political engagement. He holds a qualification in Animal Health and Husbandry from Maryam Abacha American University of Niger and has served in the Local Government Service Commission since 2001.
Those present at the ceremony included Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, Secretary to the State Government Abdullahi Garba Faskari, Chief of Staff Abdulkadir Mamman Nasir and Principal Private Secretary Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji.
Members of the State Executive Council, family members, friends and well-wishers of the appointees also attended.
