Kano governor makes fresh appointments, to swear in new commissioners
Kano governor Abba Yusuf
Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has made fresh appointments into his cabinet, aimed at strengthening his administration’s delivery of good governance.
In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the appointments, which took immediate effect on Sunday, include: Hon. Ahmad Muhammad Speaker as Special Adviser on Publicity.
The Statement said Hon. Ahmad brings a wealth of experience, having served three terms as Chairman of Dawakin Tofa Local Government and as the former All Progressive Congress (APC) State Organizing Secretary.
The Governor also named Engr. Ahmad as Special Adviser on Works, signaling a renewed focus on infrastructure development.
Additionally, Malam Sani Abdullahi Tofa was appointed Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties.
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“A highly respected figure, Malam Sani Tofa has served as a Khadi of the Sharia Court 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,” the Statement added.
Governor. Yusuf also appointed Hon. Ibrahim Jibrin Fagge as Chairman, Local Government Service Commission and Hajia Ladidi Ibrahim Garko as Chairman, Kano State Civil Service Commission.
The two appointees were the immediate past Commissioners of Finance and Tourism respectively.
The statement further revealed that the Governor has scheduled the swearing-in ceremony of the new appointees for Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ante-Chamber of the Kano Government House.
The ceremony will also include the inauguration of seven commissioner nominees recently screened by the Kano State House of Assembly, as well as all newly appointed Special Advisers.
“These appointments underscore Governor Yusuf’s commitment to assembling a competent team to drive the state’s development agenda,” Sanusi said in the Statement.
