Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Barr. Aber Serumun Deborah as Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
Her appointment which follows the resignation of the former SSG, Prof. Joseph Alakali, takes immediate effect.
A statement on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to governor Alia, Sir Tersoo Kula, disclosed that Alakali tendered his resignation on Monday to address personal challenges.
Sir Kula said, in accepting the resignation, Gov. Alia expressed gratitude to Prof. Alakali for serving the state under his administration for a year and three (3) months. He wished him well and prayed that the Almighty grants the former SSG the strength to tackle the challenges he has chosen to address.
Meanwhile, the new SSG, Barr. Aber, is a seasoned solicitor and arbitrator with a strong sense of initiative and excellent analytical skills.
She is a team player with good interpersonal skills who always strives for excellence and aims to contribute positively to the success and growth of an organization.
She aspires to work in a reputable and challenging environment that encourages professionalism.
Barr. Aber is a graduate of the University of Jos and Nasarawa State University. Governor Alia believes that with her wealth of experience and trustworthy record of service, Barr. Aber will add significant value to his government.
He charged her to remain focused and align her work with the vision of the administration as outlined in the working document. He urged her to always prioritize the interests of the state in her day-to-day official functions.
