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- Suspension of Dr. Larai Aliyu Tambuwal
- Appointment of Acting Executive Secretary
- Context of the Suspension
The Sokoto State Government has suspended Dr. Larai Aliyu Tambuwal, the Executive Secretary of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency.
This suspension, sanctioned by Governor Ahmed Aliyu, was communicated through a letter dated October 2, 2025, and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Ibrahim Haliru Dingyadi, on behalf of the Commissioner for Health.
As stated in the letter, Dr. Bilyaminu Sifawa has been appointed as the Acting Executive Secretary of the agency, effective immediately.
The letter, directed to the Special Adviser on the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, also mentioned that the governor's approval for this action was included for official implementation.
While no specific reasons were provided for Tambuwal’s suspension, this event signifies a significant reshuffle in the leadership of the state’s health sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Dr. Larai Aliyu Tambuwal suspended?
The specific reasons for Dr. Tambuwal's suspension have not been disclosed.
Who has been appointed as the Acting Executive Secretary?
Dr. Bilyaminu Sifawa has been appointed as the Acting Executive Secretary of the agency.
When was the suspension communicated?
The suspension was communicated in a letter dated October 2, 2025.
