Yakubu Bala Tafida is a distinguished public administrator and seasoned civil servant with a longstanding record of excellence in governance, institutional reform, and strategic public service delivery. He currently serves as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Kebbi State Home Savings and Loans Limited and is the incumbent Secretary to the Kebbi State Government (SSG).

Mr. Tafida began his illustrious career in the Kebbi State Civil Service, where he rose through the ranks with dedication, professionalism, and a strong commitment to service. He retired in 2021 as a Permanent Secretary, having served in that capacity across several key ministries. These include the Ministry of Environment, Establishment, Pension & Training Department, General Administration Department, and the Ministry of Water Resources & Rural Development. His service in these strategic positions contributed significantly to the development and implementation of policies aimed at institutional strengthening and improved service delivery.

Mr. Tafida continued to contribute to public service and development initiatives. He served as the State Coordinator for the New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD), where he championed collaborative development efforts. Post retirement, between 2022 and May 2023, he was also a Member of the Governing Council of the Kebbi State Polytechnic, Dakingari, providing oversight and policy direction to the institution. His exemplary leadership led to his appointment as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in May 2023 — a role he continues to serve in with distinction.

Throughout his career, Mr. Tafida has chaired numerous reform-driven committees, spearheading critical initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and organisational effectiveness within the state’s public sector. Mr. Yakubu Bala Tafida brings to the Board of Kebbi State Home Savings and Loans Limited a deep understanding of public administration, institutional reform, and policy implementation — assets that greatly support the bank’s mission of sustainable growth, good governance, and financial inclusion.