In a move aimed at deepening reforms and improving service delivery across critical sectors, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of eleven new Special Advisers.
A statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the appointees, who come from diverse professional backgrounds, are expected to deploy their expertise in support of the administration’s policies and programs.
The newly appointed Special Advisers are Prof. Abba Garba Gaya, Special Adviser on Agriculture (Crop Production/Extension Service), and Dr. Tukur Dayyabu Minjibir, Special Adviser on General Agricultural Inputs. Dr. Dayyabu was earlier announced as the Special Adviser on Agricultural Mechanization, Yusuf Ibrahim Sharada, who is also promoted from Special Secretary to the Secretary on ICT.
Aminu Salihu Kunchi, Special Adviser on Private and Voluntary Schools, CP Kabiru Gwarzo (Rtd.), Special Adviser on Special Assignments I. Until his promotion, Gwarzo served as DG Corporate Security, Kabiru Getso Haruna, Special Adviser on Employment. Hon. Getso is the immediate past Executive Secretary, Kano State Scholarship Board, and Bilkisu Yakubu Indabo, Special Adviser on Enlightenment and Social Mobilisation
Others are, Tijjani Hussaini Gandu, Special Adviser on Culture and Entertainment, Gandu is promoted from SSA Mawallafa, Engr. Ibrahim Ibrahim Sisi – Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, SP Bala Shehu Muhammad (Rtd.), Special Adviser on Special Services (Government House). Albasu previously served as Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO) to the Governor, and Sale Musa Sa’ad, Special Adviser on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The appointments, according to the statement, reaffirm the government’s determination to deliver tangible results and ensure effective governance in Kano State.
