Lalong appoints new head of service — less than 48hrs before end of tenure

Simon Lalong, Plateau state governor, has appointed Rauta Dakok as the state’s new head of service.

Dakok’s appointment comes less than 48 hours to the end of Lalong’s second tenure as the state governor.

Caleb Mutfuwang, the state’s governor-elect  will be inaugurated on Monday.

The new head of service takes over from Sunday Hyat who retired from the service.

In a statement, Makut Macham, spokesperson to the governor, said Dakok was sworn in at 1pm on Saturday.

“Until her appointment, Barr. Rauta Dakok was the permanent secretary general administration in the office of the head of service,” the statement reads.

“A graduate of law from the University of Jos in 1988, Barr Rauta Dakok, started work with the Plateau state government in 1990 as state counsel. She rose steadily holding various positions to reach the peak of the civil service where she served as permanent secretary in various ministries.

“They include civil service commission, local government and chieftaincy affairs, budget and economic planning, finance; as well served as the solicitor general and permanent secretary ministry of justice.

“She also served in several committees, boards and was involved in many crucial assignments at the state and national levels.

“Apart from serving previously as vice chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association in Plateau state, she is an active member of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), and once chaired FIDA Plateau state chapter.”