GOMBE, NIGERIA — Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the redeployment of Permanent Secretaries across key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in a strategic move aimed at strengthening service delivery and improving governance efficiency in the state.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the directive was conveyed by the Head of Civil Service, Professor Muazu Shehu, through a statement issued by the Director-General of Press Affairs at the Government House, Ismaila Misilli.
According to the statement, the redeployment reflects the administration’s commitment to professionalism, continuity in governance, and effective management of the civil service structure.
Officials explained that the exercise forms part of deliberate reforms designed to reposition the civil service for optimal performance and ensure better delivery of government policies and programmes.
Professor Shehu noted that the postings were carefully structured to strengthen coordination among MDAs and align administrative operations with the governor’s broader development agenda.
He added that the redeployment is expected to enhance institutional performance, promote synergy among agencies, and foster a more responsive and result-oriented public service system.
Under the new arrangement, Alhaji Jalo Ibrahim-Ali has been posted to the Ministry of Finance, where he will also oversee the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
Idris Yambiu-Buba has been deployed to head the Ministry of Health, with additional responsibility for the Ministry of Higher Education.
Mohammed Mohammed Galadima will serve in the Ministry of Information while retaining oversight of the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation.
Danladi Adamu remains in charge of the Ministry of Works, Housing, and Transport under the new deployment structure.
Larai Maigari has been posted to the Establishment and Service Matters Department in the Office of the Head of Service.
Suleiman Musa-Kwami has been moved to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, with additional oversight of the Civil Service Commission.
Abubakar Hassan will now head the Ministry of Education while continuing oversight of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms.
Salisu Adamu-Sambo remains in the Special Services and Political Affairs office, overseeing Cabinet and General Duties.
Shuaibu Ibrahim has been deployed to the Ministry of Local Government while retaining oversight of the Teachers Service Commission.
Adamu Moh’d-Kala has been assigned to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism as part of the reshuffle.
Sa’adatu Bome-Ishaya has been posted to the Office of the Deputy Governor while maintaining oversight of the State Independent Electoral Commission.
Abubakar Babayo-Hassan has been deployed to the Local Government Service Commission.
Moh’d Ismail Hinna remains at the Ministry of Justice, while Muhammad Bello Abubakar-Kumo continues at the Ministry of Water Resources, Environment, and Forestry.
Alhassan Ibrahim also retains his position at the Government House under the new arrangement.
Ahmed Sa’eed-Guli has been posted to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry and will oversee the Ministry of Internal Security and Ethical Orientation.
Dr. Lawan Bala has been deployed to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development with additional oversight of the Ministry of Women and Social Development.
Background analysis shows that periodic redeployment of senior civil servants is a common administrative strategy used by state governments in Nigeria to inject fresh ideas, improve accountability, and enhance efficiency across ministries.
Experts note that such reshuffles can help address bureaucratic bottlenecks, strengthen policy implementation, and ensure that experienced officers are strategically positioned to deliver results.
The Gombe State Government emphasized that all postings take immediate effect, urging the affected officials to leverage their experience in driving government initiatives.
Authorities further stated that the realignment is ultimately aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and ensuring effective and efficient service delivery to the people of the state.
