Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of 282 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) as part of efforts to expand public participation in governance and improve communication between his administration and communities across the state.
The appointments, announced through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abubakar Nakwada, also involve the elevation of some existing Technical Assistants and Special Assistants to the rank of Senior Special Assistants.
According to the statement, the appointments are intended to strengthen grassroots engagement, encourage wider citizen participation and improve the delivery of government policies and programmes.
The administration believes the additional aides will help establish stronger connections between the government and residents, particularly at the community level.
Appointees to handle grassroots mobilisation, disability affairs and media
The newly appointed SSAs are expected to support the governor across several areas of public administration.
Their responsibilities will include community engagement, grassroots mobilisation, issues affecting persons with disabilities, media relations and publicity, alongside other assignments that may be delegated to them.
Nakwada explained that the appointments form part of the government’s broader commitment to accountability, transparency and people-centred development under Governor Lawal’s Rescue and Rebuild Agenda.
He added that the administration expects the appointees to serve as communication links between the government and the public, ensuring that concerns and perspectives from different communities receive attention.
Governor charges new appointees on responsibility
Governor Lawal has urged the newly appointed officials to approach their responsibilities with dedication, professionalism, loyalty and a strong commitment to public service.
The administration expects them to contribute to effective governance by improving communication, mobilising communities and helping residents understand government policies and ongoing programmes.
The appointments take immediate effect, according to the announcement.
The development represents another step in the Zamfara government’s efforts to widen its engagement with citizens and strengthen the administration’s presence across the state.
