Kano State Governor Makes Strategic Appointments to Boost Good Governance

By Hassan Kano
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has made a series of strategic appointments aimed at strengthening his administration’s delivery of good governance. The appointments, which take immediate effect, were announced by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
New Appointments
- Hon. Ahmad Muhammad Speaker: Special Adviser on Publicity, bringing a wealth of experience from his three terms as Chairman of Dawakin Tofa Local Government and as the former APC State Organizing Secretary.
- Engr. Ahmad: Special Adviser on Works, signaling a renewed focus on infrastructure development.
- Malam Sani Abdullahi Tofa: Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, leveraging his experience as a Khadi of the Sharia Court in Kano and Abuja, and as a retired Permanent Secretary in the Kano State Civil Service.
- Hon. Ibrahim Jibrin Fagge: Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, and former Commissioner of Finance.
- Hajia Ladidi Ibrahim Garko: Chairman, Kano State Civil Service Commission, and former Commissioner of Tourism.
Swearing-in Ceremony
The Governor has scheduled the swearing-in ceremony for Monday, January 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM 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 demonstrate Governor Yusuf’s commitment to assembling a competent team to drive the state’s development agenda.