By Celestine Ihejirika, Jalingo
The newly elevated permanent secretaries, Hajiya Hadiza Bello Yero and Mrs. Sarah S.D. Ali has expressed gratitude to Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas for their recent elevations as permanent secretaries.
Both permanent secretaries were among the sixteen and first that was recently elevated to the state highest cadre by governor Kefas administration.
Addressing management and staff shortly after taking over office at the ministry of works and infrastructure, the permanent secretary Hajiya Hadiza Bello Yero warned staff against sabotaging the government’s good intention for the state.
To this end, she warned that the ministry should not be mistaken for warship centers or community meetings, cautioned against acts of promoting religion and tribal sentiment, and insisted that service delivery should take the centre stage.
According to her, the ministry of works is a “home coming” as she noted that her earlier career (Architecture) started from the ministry as far back as 1996 to date.
Hajiya Hadiza assured that the elevation will not be taken for granted but a pay back to Governor Kefas administration hence she has to work assiduously to justify the trust and confidence reposed on her by the present government. “My doors are wildly open for each and every one of you provided you are ready to put in your best to move Taraba forward”, she stated.
Also in her remarks while taking over office, the newly permanent secretary ministry of Agriculture and food security Mrs. Sarah S.D. Ali prayed to God to sustain the administration of Governor Agbu Kefas whom she described as “God sent” to Taraba State.
According to Mrs. Ali, whom much is given, much is also expected and assured not to take her elevation for granted.
The new permanent secretary however frowns against a look-warn attitude to office such as late coming and absence from duty.
She assured the ministry workers of a cordial motherly collaboration and support at all times and expressed delighted to family, friends and well-wishers for collective prayers.
