Kano Governor appoints new commissioners and solicitor general

The Kano State Government has nominated two individuals for confirmation as commissioners and members of the state executive council. According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the nominees are Barrister Abdulkarim Kabir Maude, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) designate, and Dr. Aliyu Isa Aliyu, an Associate Professor of Mathematics.

Barrister Maude, 40, has over 10 years of legal experience, having worked in corporate practice, property management, and court proceedings. He holds multiple degrees, including an LLM in International Economic Law and a Master’s in Business Commercial Law. Maude is set to be formally inaugurated as a SAN at the Supreme Court.

Dr. Aliyu, 41, is an academic with a background in mathematics, having studied at Bayero University Kano, Jordan University of Science and Technology, and Firat University in Turkey, where he obtained his PhD. He has worked internationally as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Sun Yat-Sen University in China and as an Associate Adjunct Researcher at Near East University in Cyprus. Since 2023, he has served as Statistician-General and Director-General of the Kano State Bureau of Statistics.

In a related development, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the appointment of Barrister Salisu Muhammad Tahir as the new Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice. Tahir previously served as the Director of Public Prosecution at the ministry and is expected to assume his new role by September 29, 2025.

The governor’s appointments are in line with his administration’s commitment to “competence, professionalism, and integrity in public service.” The nominations are subject to confirmation by the Kano State House of Assembly. The development is significant as it reflects the government’s efforts to strengthen its leadership team with experienced and qualified individuals. The new appointments are expected to contribute to the state’s governance and development, with the governor emphasizing the importance of merit and integrity in public service.