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Kano Governor Appoints New Chief of Staff, DG Special Services
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Dr. Suleiman Wali Sani, mni, as the new Chief of Staff, Government House, Kano.
KANO FOCUS reports that this was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday.
Dr. Sani, an accomplished medical doctor, policy expert, and retired Permanent Secretary, brings over four decades of distinguished public service to the new role.
Until his latest appointment, he served as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Civil Service Matters.
A graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with MB, BS degrees, Dr. Sani further enhanced his leadership credentials with a diploma from Bayero University, Kano, and the prestigious mni certificate from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru.
Over the years, he held several top administrative positions, including Director General in the Ministries of Health and Commerce, Executive Secretary, and Permanent Secretary in key state institutions.
He also led major state hospitals such as the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital and Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital as Chief Medical Director.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Sani has contributed immensely to health policy, civil service reform, and social development, participating in over 40 state and national committees and representing Nigeria in international medical and administrative assignments.
He is widely respected for his commitment to public service, professional excellence, and community development.
In a related development, Governor Yusuf has also appointed a highly decorated retired infantry officer with over 35 years of service in the Nigerian Army, Major General Mohammed Sani (Rtd.), who held several key command and staff positions and played critical roles in peacekeeping, conflict resolution and national security operations, as the new Director General of Special Services at the Government House, Kano.
Maj. Gen. Sani, a seasoned military officer, served the Nigerian Army in various strategic and operational roles before his retirement.
According to the Governor’s Spokesperson, the decision to restore the Office of the Chief of Staff—after it was scrapped in December 2024—is part of the ongoing efforts by His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to strengthen governance and service delivery in Kano State.
While congratulating the new appointees, the two key roles are expected to assume office with immediate effect.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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