Gov. Yusuf Appoints Health Expert, Kannywood Star to Key Roles
By Hassan Kano
Kano, Nigeria December 15, 2024
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has made significant appointments and reassignments within his administration, tapping both seasoned professionals and popular figures.
Key Appointments:
Dr. Ibrahim Musa: A renowned public health expert and hematologist from Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) has been appointed as Special Adviser on Health Services and Personal Physician to the Governor. Sani Musa Danja: A prominent Kannywood actor has been named Special Adviser on Youth and Sports. Other Notable Appointments: Dr. Hadiza Lawan Ahmad Special Adviser, Investment and Public-Private Partnership Barr. Aminu Hussain: Special Adviser, Justice/Constitutional Matters Dr. Ismail Lawan Suleiman: Special Adviser, Population Nasiru Isa Jarma: Special Adviser, NGOs.
Hon. Wada Ibrahim Daho: Permanent Commissioner I, SUBEB Hon. Ado Danjummai Wudil: Executive Secretary, Guidance and Counselling Board Dr. Binta Abubakar: Executive Secretary, Agency for Mass Education Hon. Abubakar Ahmad Bichi: Director General, Cottage and Street Hawking Agency Hon. Abdullahi Yaryasa: Member, Assembly Service Commission Dr. Yusuf Ya’u Gambo: Executive Chairman, Strategic Governance and Policy Coordination.
Reassignments:
Several political office holders have also been reassigned to new roles: Hon. Kabiru Getso Haruna: Executive Secretary, State Scholarship Board Hon. Rabi’u Saleh Gwarzo: Executive Secretary, Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSSMB) Dr. Kabiru Ado Zakirai: Executive Secretary, Kano State Library Board Dr. Abubakar Musa Yakubu: Medical Director, Government House Clinic Yusuf Jibrin Oyoyo: Special Adviser, Students’ Matters Hon. Isa Musa Kumurya: Special Adviser, Marshals Hajia Fatima Abubakar Amneef: Special Adviser, Enlightenment and Social Mobilization Comrade Nura Iro Ma’aji: Special Adviser, Employment.
These appointments and reassignments are effective immediately.Governor Yusuf’s Vision for Kano StateGovernor Yusuf’s administration continues to prioritize public health, youth development, and good governance. These recent appointments reflect his commitment to assembling a team of experienced professionals and influential figures to drive positive change in Kano State.
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