Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has made a series of key appointments and promotions across various sectors, marking his first major personnel moves since joining the All Progressives Congress. The governor’s office announced the changes in a statement, highlighting the aim of enhancing governance and service delivery in critical areas.
The appointments include Hon. Abdulkadir Balarabe Kankarofi as Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs, having previously served as Senior Special Assistant on Protocol. Hajia Aisha Tamburawa has been named Special Adviser on Positive Propaganda, following her tenure as a Supervisory Councillor in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area.
In the water sector, Engr. Mukhtar Yusuf has been promoted to Managing Director of the Water Resources Engineering and Construction Agency, with Zakari Usman Balan appointed as Deputy Managing Director. The governor also approved the appointment of Dr. Mukhtar Bello Maisudan, a senior lecturer at Bayero University, as Executive Secretary of the Kano State Scholarship Board.
Additionally, Engr. Abba Kankarofi has been promoted to Managing Director of the Kano Road and Maintenance Agency, while Hon. Musayyib Kawu Ungoggo has been named Managing Director of the Kano Zoological Garden. The new appointees bring a range of experience to their roles, with Ungoggo having previously served as a councillor and Senior Special Reporter.
Governor Yusuf has charged the appointees to demonstrate dedication, transparency, and commitment to the people of Kano State, emphasizing the need to justify the confidence placed in them. The governor’s administration remains focused on strengthening institutions and delivering people-oriented governance, in line with the objectives of the Kano First Agenda.
These appointments and promotions are expected to enhance the state’s governance structure and service delivery, particularly in critical sectors such as water resources and road maintenance. With the new personnel in place, the governor’s office aims to drive progress and improvement in these areas, ultimately benefiting the people of Kano State. As the administration continues to implement its agenda, the impact of these appointments will be closely watched in the coming months.
