Saying the new appointments were merited on track records, Umar believed they would reposition the civil service and education sector for better output.
He tasked the new Head of Service to ensure that civil servants in the state resume work by 8 a.m. and close not earlier than 4 p.m., in line with the civil service rule, adding that his administration would not tolerate truancy amongst its workers.
The acting governor directed permanent secretaries who are due for retirement but refused to send in their letters to do so without further delay.
Responding, Maiangwa expressed gratitude to the government for the two appointments and promised they would not disappoint the government in the discharge of their duties.