Gov. Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Bello Illelah as the new Secretary to the State Government. He succeeds Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman, who has been appointed 11th emir of Misau.

His appointment is contained in a statement issued in Bauchi on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary , Special Services, Malam Abdu Aliyu.

Until his  appointment, Illelah was the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Civil Service Matters.

He had in the past, held various positions, including that of Permanent Secretary, Head of Civil Service, as well as Resident Electoral Commissioner, among others.