New Kebbi Ultra-Modern Secretariat Opens As Workers Resume Duty
The newly constructed Kebbi State Ultra-Modern Secretariat Complex located in Gwadangaji officially commenced full operations on Monday, as civil servants resumed work in the facility.
The Secretariat project was completed by Governor Nasir Idris and it will accommodate up to 25,000 civil servants.
Among those who moved into the complex are the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, and the Head of Service, TPL Malami Muhammad Shekare.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after settling in his office, the SSG expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting the Governor the wisdom and determination to successfully deliver the landmark project.
“We thank Allah (SWT) for giving our Governor the wisdom, courage, and ability to complete this edifice. As you can see, this is my office, and all our ministries are accommodated here.
“We are indeed grateful for this remarkable achievement,” he said.
On maintenance of the complex, the SSG assured that the government would strengthen existing maintenance culture to preserve the massive investment.
“We already have a maintenance culture, but we will reinvigorate it by encouraging and supporting those responsible for maintaining the facility”, he assured.
According to him, adequate provision will be made for security, catering services, and other essential services to ensure the complex is properly managed.
In his remarks, the Head of Service, Malami Muhammad Shekare, assured that necessary administrative systems would be fully operational to regulate processes within the Secretariat.
“We will ensure that the system regulating official processes functions effectively, now that the complex has been commissioned.
‘ This edifice will house about 25,000 civil servants. I thank God that our Governor has fulfilled his promise by completing this Secretariat,” he stated.
He called on civil servants to reciprocate the Governor’s gesture by demonstrating renewed dedication and punctuality to duty.
