Kano Gov fortifies governance with new appointments
In a determined effort to fortify his administration, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the governor of Kano State has approved a series of strategic appointments.
The Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa made this known in a statement made available to the media on Sunday.
He said the appointments take immediate effect and reflect the administration’s commitment to good governance and infrastructure development.
The new appointees include; Hon. Ahmad Muhammad Speaker, who will serve as Special Adviser on Publicity. Hon. Ahmad is a seasoned politician with extensive experience, including three terms as Chairman of Dawakin Tofa Local Government and a stint as the former APC State Organizing Secretary.
Also, Engr. Ahmad has been named Special Adviser on Works, a move signaling the administration’s renewed focus on advancing infrastructure projects across the state.
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Malam Sani Abdullahi Tofa was appointed as Special Adviser on Special Duties.
Malam Sani Tofa is a distinguished figure with a rich career, having served as a Khadi in Sharia Courts in Kano and Abuja, a retired Permanent Secretary in the Kano State Civil Service, and a former Director General of the Kano State Shari’a Commission.
Hon. Ibrahim Jibrin Fagge was named Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, while Hajia Ladidi Ibrahim Garko will serve as Chairman of the Kano State Civil Service Commission. Both individuals previously held prominent roles as Commissioners of Finance and Tourism, respectively.
The statement further disclosed that the Governor will preside over a swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Monday, 6th January 2025, at 11:00 AM, in the Ante-Chamber of the Kano Government House.
The event will also include the inauguration of seven newly-screened commissioner nominees by the Kano State House of Assembly, alongside the newly appointed Special Advisers.
These appointments underscore Governor Yusuf’s unwavering commitment to assembling a team of seasoned professionals and public servants to propel Kano State’s development agenda.
