Nigeria, May 31 -- The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved the appointment of 27 personalities for positions in various offices in the new government.

Mr Sani was sworn in on Monday as the new governor on 29 May.

The governor also retained top appointees of ex-governor El-Rufai.

According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mohammed Shehu, on Wednesday, Mr Sani appointed Habiba Shekarau as the new head of service.

He retained Balarabe Lawal as the secretary to the state government.

" The immediate past Secretary to the State Government, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, was retained in view of his vast experience in governance to assist in the smooth take-off of the administration.

" The Governor also retained...