{
  "id": 16100283,
  "title": "Zamfara: Gov Lawal swears in five permanent secretaries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/zamfara-gov-lawal-swears-in-five-permanent-secretaries",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T18:48:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/22/gov-lawal-swears-in-five-permanent-secretaries/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zamfara's Governor Dauda Lawal recently performed the ceremonial act of swearing in five permanent secretaries, instructing them to adhere to public service guidelines and financial rules. The swearing-in took place on Thursday at the Government House in Gusau. In a subsequent statement, Lawal's spokesperson Sulaiman Bala Idris highlighted the governor's expectations, emphasizing the importance of discipline, lawful behavior, and proper utilization of public assets. The newly appointed permanent secretaries are Ahmad S. Zamfara, Nasiru Halilu Anka, Mu'azu Jibril Guraguri, Adamu Abdullahi Kanoma, and Sani Muhammad Shinkafi. Chief Judge of Zamfara State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, administered the oath, which the appointees vowed to keep, pledging allegiance to the Constitution and the law.\n\nLawal outlined the crucial roles of the permanent secretaries, including leading administrative functions, providing policy advice, and executing government initiatives. He stressed the need for effective planning, diligent departmental supervision, and regular performance assessments. The governor also encouraged the appointees to maintain harmonious professional relationships with commissioners and other political officeholders.",
  "summary": "Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has sworn in five permanent secretaries, urging them to comply with public service rules and financial regulations. Lawal gave the charge on Thursday during the swearing-in ceremony at the Government House in Gusau. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor urged the appointees to maintain […] Zamfara: Gov Lawal swears in…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Gov Lawal swears in five new permanent secretaries, calls for compliance with public service rules",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/gov-lawal-swears-in-five-new-permanent-secretaries-calls-for",
        "published": "2026-10-22T16:39:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Lawal swears in five new permanent secretaries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/lawal-swears-in-five-new-permanent-secretaries",
        "published": "2026-10-22T19:49:43.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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