Kaduna Deputy Governor Balarabe Swears in New Officials

On Thursday, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, conducted the swearing-in ceremony for three commissioners and 18 special advisers. The commissioners appointed were Benjamin Kure for Sports Development, Amina Dalhat for Special Duties I, and Abdullahi Abbas for Special Duties II.

Dr Haliru Musa Soba was sworn in as Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), while Balarabe Bello became the Counsellor on Infrastructure. Balarabe urged the new appointees to fulfill their duties with integrity, fairness, and a commitment to the state's development.

She reminded them of the significance of the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office, stating these oaths bind them to serve faithfully. Balarabe defended the timing of the appointments, asserting that governance should not pause for elections, as the needs of the people are ongoing.

She also noted the administration's achievements since May 2023, including the reopening of over 500 schools and the return of more than 300,000 out-of-school children to classrooms.