BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Dr. Mohammed Aminu Ghuluze as the new Head of Service (HoS) effective March 3, 2025.

The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday evening by the governor's spokesman, Mal. Dauda Iliya.

Dr. Ghuluze succeeds Barrister Malam Fannami, who has retired from service.

In the statement, the governor has tasked Dr. Ghuluze to leverage his experience to enhance professionalism, discipline, and commitment within the state's civil service.

Prior to his appointment, Dr. Ghuluze served as the Permanent Secretary, Administration.

As a seasoned administrator and a surgeon, he has held several key positions, including Medical Director at the State Specialist Hospital.

In 2018, he was appointed Chief Medical Director of the Borno State Hospitals Management Board, and in 2020, he became a Permanent Secretary, serving in the Ministry of Health and Human Services.

Dr. Ghuluze's wealth of experience and expertise are expected to bring significant improvements to the state's civil service.