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Tinubu Approves Appointment of New Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Water Resources
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Tinubu Approves Appointment of New Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Water Resources

by  Segun Adeyemi 2 min read
  • The Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has been assigned a new permanent secretary by President Bola Tinubu
  • The President approved the appointment of Alhaji Aliyu Shehu Shinkafi of Zamfara State as the new permanent secretary of the ministry
  • Shinkafi takes over from Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is now the new permanent secretary at the ministry of Education

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State House, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu has designated Alhaji Aliyu Shehu Shinkafi of Zamfara State as the permanent secretary for the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation.

Upon taking up his new role in Abuja, Alhaji Shinkafi encouraged the ministry's personnel to dedicate themselves to enhancing productivity for the nation's progress.

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The new appointee has vowed to uphold the president's standards while in office. Photo Credit: The Presidency
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He thanked President Tinubu for the appointment and encouraged the staff to work with him to validate his trust in his capabilities.

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As quoted by Leadership, Shinkafi said:

“Anybody that dedicates himself to hard work would be treated as a friend. I am available but not for gossip.”

He also stated that he recognised the foundation laid by his predecessor, Didi Walson-Jack, and the ministry directors, vowing to build upon the established base.

New perm sec reveals mandate

Shinkafi affirmed his willingness to collaborate with Minister Joseph Utsev and Minister of State Muhammad Goronyo to ensure the ministry's success.

The outgoing Permanent Secretary, Mrs Walson-Jack, now transferred to the Ministry of Education, commended the staff for their dedication to excellence and encouraged them to continue supporting her successor.

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Having assumed the role of Permanent Secretary in 2020, Shinkafi, with previous experience in the ministries of Finance and Women Affairs and the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, is now tasked with his new responsibilities in the Ministry of Water Resources.

Tinubu gives Walson-Jack fresh appointment

Meanwhile, President Tinubu has approved Didi Esther Walson-Jack's appointment as the Education ministry's permanent secretary.

Former president Muhammadu Buhari first appointed Esther in 2017, and she has served in various capacities.

She is the wife of the former NBA general secretary and a leading civic educator, Hon. Nimi Walson-Jack.

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.

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