By Wilson Adekumola
The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, has named Abdullahi Aliyu Yar’Adua as Executive Director, the Katsina State Library Board.
His appointment was announced in a statement signed by Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Idris Usman Tune, quoted Masari as saying that, “the appointment was based on the conviction that the new Executive Director will serve faithfully, diligently and in the best interest of the Service.”
The statement pointed out that the appointment is with immediate effect.
While reacting to the appointment, the Secretary to the State Government, Muntari Lawal, regarded Yar’Adua’s appointment as compensation for his diligence and honesty in discharging his duty.
Yar’Adua, who was until his appointment, Director of Press, attached to the office of the SSG at the Government House, bagged his first degree in English Language from Al-Qalam University, Katsina, and also holds an M.A degree in English Literature from Bayero University, Kano.