*Appoints new Special Assistants and Ahmed Musa, Kano Pillars FC GM
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a fresh round of appointments aimed at strengthening key institutions and improving service delivery across the state.
This was contained in a Statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday.
The new appointees and their respective positions are as follows: Dr. Bashir A. Muzakkari, Director General, Kano State Information & Communication Technologies Development Agency (KASITDA).
Before this appointment, Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari was the Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital and Creative Economy.
Kabiru Saidu Dakata, Director General, Kano State Advert & Signage Agency (KASA).
Dr. Fatima Abdul Abubakar (Amneef), Director General, Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA).
Before her appointment, Fatima was the Special Adviser to the Governor on Enlightenment and Social Mobilisation.
Engr. Isyaku Umar Kwa, Deputy Managing Director, Kano State Housing Corporation; Hamisu Musa Gambo Danzaki, Executive Secretary, Kano State Scholarship Board.
Barr. Isma’il Nasarawa, Provost, Anti-Corruption Institute; Captain Mohd Bello Maigaskiya Gabasawa (Rtd.), Commandant, Corporate Security Institute.
The Governor expressed confidence that the newly appointed officials will bring their wealth of experience and commitment to bear in driving the vision and policies of the state to greater heights.
Governor Yusuf appoints new Special Assistants
Also, Governor Kabir Yusuf has approved the appointment of additional Senior Special Assistants (SSA) to further strengthen governance and enhance service delivery in the state.
This was made known in a Statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday.
The newly appointed Senior Special Assistants and their respective portfolios are as follows: Hon. Sunusi Kata Madobi – Senior Special Assistant, Radio I (to replace late Abdullahi Tanka); Mika’ilu Shu’aibu (Ghari) – Senior Special Assistant, Hisbah; Muhktar Abdullahi Shuwaki (Ghari)- Senior Special Assistant, Land.
Engr. Sagir Lawan Waziri (Ghari) – Senior Special Assistant, Corporate Social Responsibility (Works); Najeef Abdulsalam – Senior Special Assistant, Yan Akwati(Men); Huwaila Iguda – Senior Special Assistant, Yan Akwati II (Women); Naziru Hamidu Bako – Senior Special Assistant, KAROTA; Usman Abbas Sunusi – Senior Special Assistant, Protocol II; Engr. Usman Kofar Naisa – Senior Special Assistant, Mahaha Sports Complex.
Danladi Alhassan Mai-Bulala – Senior Special Assistant, Public Mobilisation II; Abdulkhadir Umar Kwankwaso – Senior Special Assistant, Education (Abuja); Balarabe Aminu Yusuf – Senior Special Assistant, Domestic III (Guest Government House), promoted from Personal Assistant Domestic; Shukurana Garba Langel, Senior Special Assistant, Public Mobilisation- Kano North.
Mustapha Ma’aruf Diso, Senior Special Assistant, Primary Healthcare; Garba Yahaya Labour, Senior Special Assistant, Transportation (I); Humaira Sharif, Senior Special Assistant, Women’s Enlightenment; Muttaka Sani Gaya, Senior Special Assistant, Support Groups III; Gausu Nuhu Wali, Senior Special Assistant, Indigenous Artists; Hadiza Sale (Baby), Senior Special Assistant, Sanitation.
The Kano State Government expressed optimism that the new appointees will use their expertise and dedication to contribute positively towards the administration’s vision for a more responsive and people-centred governance.
Governor Yusuf appoints Ahmed Musa as Kano Pillars FC GM.
Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has appointed football skipper, Ahmed Musa, as the new General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club.
Governor Yusuf also approved the appointments of the new Management Board members for the Kano Pillars FC.
A Statement by his Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, indicated that the new appointments were “as part of ongoing efforts to further strengthen the team and enhance its performance in the upcoming Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) season.”
The latest appointments followed the expiration of the one-year tenure earlier granted to the Board, which successfully led the team to finish 9th on the NPFL table.
Bature’s Statement revealed that, “after several consultative meetings with key stakeholders, it was collectively agreed to reappoint most members of the existing Board for another year, with strategic adjustments aimed at boosting performance.”
The newly approved management Board members are as follows: Ali Muhammad Umar (Nayara), Chairman; Salisu Mohammed Kosawa; Yusuf Danladi Andy Cole; Idris Malikawa Garu;
Nasiru Bello; Muhammad Ibrahim (Hassan West); Abdulkarim Audi Chara, as members.
Others are: Muhammad Danjuma Gwarzo; Mustapha Usman Darma; Umar Dankura; Ahmad Musbahu; Gambo Salisu Shuaibu Kura; Rabiu Abdullahi; Aminu Ma’alesh; Safiyanu Abdu, as members; Abubakar Isah Dandago Yamalash, Media Director I; and Ismail Abba Tangalash, Media Director II.
The Statement further stated that, “in line with global best practices, the Board also proposed the appointment of renowned international footballer, Ahmed Musa, OON, MON, as the new General Manager of Kano Pillars FC.
“This strategic move is expected to leverage his wealth of experience and leadership to reposition the club as a formidable contender in the league.
“The government expressed confidence that the reconstituted board, under the leadership structure, will consolidate on the team’s achievements and deliver improved results in the forthcoming season.”