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Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of Professor Muazu Shehu as the new Head of the Civil Service in Gombe State, with immediate effect.
According to a statement issued by the Director-General (DG) of Press Affairs, Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the appointment was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi.
He explained that the appointment followed the retirement of the outgoing Head of Service, Ahmed Kasimu Abdullahi, who exited the service after attaining the mandatory 35 years in public service.
Professor Muazu Shehu, a seasoned administrator and academic, previously served as Permanent Secretary, General Duties, and Principal Private Secretary to the governor. Misilli stated that while serving in previous capacities, the new Head of Service played a strategic role in policy coordination, institutional management and executive support operations within the state government.
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He further disclosed that the governor charged the new Head of Service to consolidate ongoing reforms within the state’s public sector architecture, with emphasis on strengthening professionalism, discipline, accountability and innovation across ministries, departments and agencies.
“The governor also commended the outgoing Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Ahmed Kasimu Abdullahi, for his meritorious and impactful service to the state, wishing him a peaceful and fulfilling retirement,” the DG stated.
In a related development, Governor Yahaya has approved an adjustment to official working hours for civil and public servants in the state following the commencement of the 2026 Ramadan fasting period.
According to a circular issued by Jibrin Yusuf, on behalf of the Head of Service, the governor directed that 3:00 p.m. shall serve as the official closing time for all workers throughout the fasting period.
The directive took effect on Wednesday, February 18. The circular urged all ministries, departments and agencies to ensure strict compliance and to bring the directive to the attention of all staff.
