Gov Sani makes new appointments to accelerate transformative agenda, deepen good governance
In a move designed to accelerate the transformative agenda of his administration and deepen good governance, the Governor of Kaduna State, His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, CON, fnipr, has approved the appointment of seasoned professionals and innovative leaders dedicated to delivering results for the people of Kaduna State.
The new appointments are as follows:
1. Balarabe Muhammad Bello – Counsellor, Infrastructure
2. Danlami Adamu – Special Adviser, Peace and Conflict Resolution
3. Hon. Esther Ashievelli Dawaki – General Manager, Kaduna State Community and Social Development Agency
4. Hon. Muhammad Abubakar Mamadi – Special Adviser, Political Matters
5. Yusuf Salihu – Special Adviser, Urban Planning and Development
6. Hon. Yahaya Baba Pate – Special Adviser, Special Duties
7. Abdulrahman Ibrahim – Special Adviser, Citizenship and Leadership
8. Hamza Ibrahim – Special Adviser, Primary Healthcare Matters
9. Muutasim Billah Yusuf – Special Adviser, Debt Management
10. Bashir Idris Aliyu – Special Adviser, Agricultural Development
11. Tanko Bajo Kokwain – Board Chairman, Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority
12. Shehu Usman Dantudu – Board Chairman, Kaduna Market Development and Management Company
13. Samson Monday Dikko – Senior Special Assistant, Community Engagement III
14. Edward John Auta – Senior Special Assistant, Industrial Training and Development
15. Amanda Tanko Usman – Senior Special Assistant, Contact and Mobilization II
16. Alhassan Mando – Senior Special Assistant, Special Duties III
17. Zubairu Usman Abdullahi – Senior Special Assistant, Stakeholder Relations III
The appointees are expected to bring their wealth of experience to bear in their new roles. The Governor congratulates the new appointees and urges them to uphold the highest standards of transparency and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
The administration remains unwavering in its commitment to transforming Kaduna State into a model state, driven by policy, innovation, and unwavering focus on the common good.
Ibraheem Musa
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
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