The newly appointed Federal Permanent Secretary, office of the Head of Service (HoS) Engr. Nadungu Gagare has recalled with nostalgia how as a child, he trekked for about 26 km in rural Kachia community in Kaduna State, to pursue education.
Engr Gagare, who, in an emotionally laden voice, said as a little boy, he often accompanied his sister to school and insisted on staying in class despite being scolded, was later allowed by the school to receive lessons which helped him in those formative years to become who he is, later in life.
He said his parents were not educated while he was growing up, and he had to work on farms and got paid to sustain himself in school.
According to him, it has become imperative for him to go down memory lane, in order to let the public know, especially the youthful generation, that with hard work, resilience and faith in God, everyone can become anything good in life.
He spoke at the weekend in Kaduna, during a grand reception organised in his honour, as a newly appointed Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil service, where he promised to keep making the citizens and Kaduna State proud, by remaining focused and committed in the discharge of his responsibilities and duties attached to his new position.
Engr. Gagare, who was from Kaduna State, was recently elevated to the position of Federal Permanent Secretary, political and economic affairs in the office of the Head of Service, HoS, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He thanked President Tinubu for appointing him to the position and commended Governor Uba Sani for his support.
” Without God, nothing can be done, ” he said. ” I give God all the glory and pray that He sees me through” he said.
He thanked his friends, family, old school mates and other associates for the honour.
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state said the elevation of Engr Gagare was well deserved and a testament of his commitment to service, the Governor prayed he would not let down the confidence reposed in him.
Represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Murtala Dabo, Senator Uba Sani expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for the appointment and honour done to Kaduna State. He assured that the Kaduna people would vote for the President in 2027.
” Your hard work and diligence to work earn you this appointment, but to whom much is given, much is expected, I know you will not let Kaduna State down, we are thankful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and we are proud of your achievement and wish you God’s guidance and protection as you take up this assignment,” the Governor said.
Important dignitaries at the reception were Alhaji Murtala Dabo, the Commissioner for Agriculture who represented Governor Uba Sani, Deputy Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly Hon. Henry Magaji Danjuma, Member representing Kachia constituency Hon. Peter Agite, Executive Chairman Kachia LGA Hon. Daniel Manzo Maigari and Dr. John Danfulani Executive Secretary Kaduna Residency.Others are Hon. Usman Stingo ,Member representing Kajuru State constituency, Dr. Yari Everton,Mr Jerry Adams of the Kaduna Internal Revenue service (KADIRS), Hon. Abdulmalik Durunguwa, Chief Anthony Hassan, Hon. David Umar Gurara,Hon. Rita, Archbishop John Praise, Chief Titus Dauda Agwan Kufena ,the Agwan Kachia Mr Dogonyaro, President of the Adara Development Association (ADA) Dr. Sebastine Barde and Vice Chairman Kachia Local Government area Hussain Abdullahi ,Mr Simon Reef,among others.
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