Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of 282 individuals as Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) as part of efforts to promote inclusive governance and strengthen engagement with residents.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abubakar Nakwada, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, noting that the appointments included Technical Assistants and Special Assistants whose positions had been elevated to Senior Special Assistants.
According to Nakwada, the appointments are intended to improve grassroots participation, expand citizens’ involvement in government activities and ensure effective communication of government policies, programmes and achievements across the state.
He explained that the appointees would support the governor in several areas, including community relations, grassroots mobilisation, disability affairs, media and publicity, as well as other responsibilities assigned to them.
The SSG added that Lawal expects the newly appointed aides to demonstrate loyalty, professionalism, dedication and a strong sense of responsibility in carrying out their duties.
He further stated that the appointees would serve as links between the government and communities, helping to ensure that the concerns and interests of different groups are represented in government decisions.
The appointments, according to the statement, take immediate effect.
