Just In: Governor Zulum Sacks Mohammed Hassan, Head Of Service

According to reports gathered, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has sacked the state Head of Service (HOS), Mr Mohammed Hassan.

Alhaji Usman Shuwa, who is the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), revealed this information in a statement on Tuesday in Maiduguri.

Shuwa said that the governor has also approved the appointment of Mr Simon Malgwi, as the new HOS, adding that the appointment was with immediate effect.

“Gov. Babagana Zulum has relieved Mohammed Hassan of his appointment as the HOS with immediate effect.

“He has accordingly approved the appointment of Barrister Simon Malgwi, as the new HOS,” he said.

Shuwa further said that until his appointment, Malgwi was the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education.