Governor Buni Appoints 10 New Permanent Secretaries in Yobe State

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of ten new permanent secretaries in the state civil service. This decision, announced on September 16, 2025, underscores the administration’s commitment to strengthening the bureaucratic structure, enhancing service delivery, and promoting merit-based leadership across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The newly appointed permanent secretaries are:
• Bamai Zanna
• Engr. Mai Madu Goniri
• Bako Modu Kagu
• Musa Garba
• Abubakar Usman Kolere
• Ibrahim Ali
• Mohammed Annur
• Abbas Isah Bizi
• Mohammed Kalli
• Dr. Yusuf Idriss Madaki
These appointments, which take immediate effect, are part of an ongoing reform initiative aimed at injecting fresh energy and professionalism into the state’s public service, aligning with global best practices.
Yusuf Ali, the Focal Person for Digital and Strategic Communications to the Yobe State Governor, commented that Governor Buni’s strategic appointments aim to build a legacy of a sustainable and revitalized civil service.
This move is expected to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s civil service, contributing to the overall development and progress of Yobe State.