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, brings more than ten years of legal experience 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, and is set to be formally inaugurated as a SAN at the Supreme Court.
Dr. Aliyu, 41, is an academic with a strong background in mathematics. He studied at Bayero University Kano, Jordan University of Science and Technology, and Firat University in Turkey, where he earned his PhD. He has held international positions 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, who previously served as the Director of Public Prosecution at the ministry, is expected to assume his new role by September 29, 2025.
The governor’s appointments reflect 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 and are seen as a significant step toward strengthening the state’s leadership team with experienced and qualified individuals, thereby enhancing governance and development.
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