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Abba Kabir Yusuf appoints 14 Special Advisers, 44 Social Media Reporters
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has again approved the appointment of 14 additional Special Advisers on various fields of human endeavours.
KANO FOCUS recall that the State House of Assembly has granted the approval of 60 Special Advisers to the Governor, part of which 31 have been assigned portfolios.
The appointment was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Friday.
Dawakin Tofa said the appointees are directed to assume thier new responsibilities with immediate effect.
Below is the list of the new appointees:
1. Dr. Danyaro Ali Yakasai, Special Adviser, Policy and Social Development
2. Alh. Garba Aliyu Hungu, Special Adviser, Industries
3. Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari Fagge, Special Adviser, Cyber Security
4. Hon. Ismail Shehu Gurjiya, Special Adviser, Grassroot Mobilisation
5. Hon. Nasiru Kunya, Special Adviser, Support Groups
6. Hon. Ali Yahuza Gano, Special Adviser, Metropolitan Affairs
7. Hajiya Habiba Mustapha Baura, Special Adviser, Domestic Affairs
8. Hajiya (Dr.) Fatima Abubakar Amneef, Special Adviser, Special Assignment (Women)
9. Hon. Yusuf Shehu Kibiya, Special Adviser, Community Policy
10. Hon. Ali Abdu Doguwa, Special Adviser, Political Strategy
11. Hajiya Aisha Muhammad Idris, Special Adviser Food Security
12. Hon. Shehu Aliyu Yammedi, Special Adviser, Lafiya Jari Programme
13. Comrade Nura Iro Ma’aji, Special Adviser, Students Matters
14. Dr. Abdulhadi Zubairu Chula, Special Adviser Enlightenment and Social Mobilisation.
In a related development the Governor has approved the appointment and subsequent deployment of 44 Social Media Activists to serve as Senior Special Reporters (SSRs) and Special Reporters (SRs) to various Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs).
According to the governor, their appointment is to provide access to information on policies, programmes and activities of the present administration.
Those appointed are as follows:
1. Abba Zizu, Senior Special Reporter, Agriculture
2. Isma’il Alkassim, Special Reporter, Agriculture
3. Musa Garba (Jikan Oga), Senior Special Reporter, Budget and Planning
4. Bilal Musa Bakin Ruwa, Special Reporter , Budget and Planning
5. Auwal Dan-Ayagi, Senior Special Reporter, Commerce and Industry
6. Usman Abubakar Haske, Special Reporter , Commerce and Industry
7. Auwalu Yau Yusuf, Senior Special Reporter , Culture and Tourism
8. Kamal I.G Kawaji, Special Reporter , Culture and Tourism
9. Comrd Hayatu Tanimu, Senior Special Reporter , Education
10. Usman Ibrahim, Special Reporter , Education
11. Mahmud Ali Yakasai, Senior Special Reporter, Environment
12. Rahma Abdullahi, Special Reporter, Environment
13. Sani Umar, Senior Special Reporter , Finace
14. Abdulrahman Gama, Special Reporter, Finance
15. Aliyu Kwankwason Dorayi, Senior Special Reporter , Health
16. Zainab Muhammad, Special Reporter , Health
17. Nuhu Dambazau, Senior Special Reporter , Higher Education
18. Zainab Musa Aujara, Special Reporter , Higher Education
19. Yakubu Umar , Senior Special Reporter, Information
20. Ibrahim Yusha’u, Special Reporter , Information
21. Amir Abdullahi Kima, Senior Special Reporter , Justice
22. Mahmud Mahmud Dala, Special Reporter , Justice
23. Mustapha R. Mahmud, Senior Special Reporter , Land and Physical Planning
24. Nanu Kankarofi, Special Reporter , Land and Physical Planning
25. Khatimu Kul-Kul, Senior Special Reporter , Local Government
26. Aisha Auwal, Special Reporter , Local Government
27. Kamal Yakasai, Senior Special Reporter , Project Monitoring
28. Ibrahim M. Alliya, Special Reporter, Project Monitoring
29. Sunusi Ma’azu, Senior Special Reporter , Religious Affairs
30. Bashir Aliyu, Special Reporter , Religious Affairs
31. Shafa’atu Ahmad (Londonbe), Senior Special Reporter , Rural Development
32. Kabiru Nadabo Mai Rice, Special Reporter , Rural Development
33. Jameelat Meemi Koki, Senior Special Reporter, Special Duties
34. Muhammad Wasilu Kawo, Special Reporter , Special Duties
35. Nasiru Kassim Fulatan, Senior Special Reporter, Science and Technology
36. Kamila Muhammad Siba,
Special Reporter , Science and Technology
37. Ibrahim Rabi’u, Senior Special Reporter , Transportation
38. Yasir Ibrahim (Monday), Special Reporter, Transportation
39. Auwalu Sani Rogo, Senior Special Reporter, Water Resources
40. Abu Sufyan Doguwa, Special Reporter, Water Resources
41. Fauziyya Isyaku, Senior Special Reporter , Women Affairs
42. Nabeel Sunusi, Special Reporter , Women Affairs
43. Gambo Galadanci, Senior Special Reporter, Works and Housing
44. Khamis B. Ayagi, Special Reporter, Works and Housing
Dawakin Tofa said the appointees are directed to collect their letters of appointment and report to thier respective agencies of assignment immediately.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A high-powered delegation from the Kano State Government is currently in Lisbon, Portugal, on a study tour as part of preparations for the proposed Kano Light Rail Project.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation is led by the Commissioner for Transportation, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, alongside the Chairman of the Kano Line Resuscitation Committee, Hon. Alhaji Saeed Abdullahi Shuaibu.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Ibrahim Ado Sabari, Information Officer of Kano Line.
According to the statement, the team is engaging with leading transport and engineering institutions, including Mota-Engil and MTS – Metro Transportes do Sul, in Lisbon and Almada to gain technical insights into rail infrastructure development.
The study tour is part of the Kano State Government’s efforts under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to establish a modern rail network within Kano metropolis and surrounding areas.
The proposed Kano Light Rail Project is aimed at improving urban mobility, reducing traffic congestion and stimulating socio-economic development across the state.
Officials from the Kano State Ministry of Transport and Kano Line are expected to study rail operations, maintenance systems, safety standards and sustainable transport financing models during the visit.
The delegation is also exploring opportunities for technical partnerships, knowledge exchange and possible investment collaborations to ensure the long-term efficiency and sustainability of the project.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the sum of N1 trillion for the establishment of the Kano Light Rail Project under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
When completed, the project is expected to connect major residential, commercial and industrial hubs within Kano metropolis, create employment opportunities, facilitate trade and improve access to key urban centres.
The Kano State Government said it remains committed to delivering a modern, reliable and efficient rail transport system that meets international standards and addresses the growing transportation needs of residents.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Alhaji Aliyu Lawan, popularly known as Majidadin Dambatta, has congratulated Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa on his election as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
In a congratulatory message shared via Facebook, Lawan described Doguwa’s emergence as well deserved and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the party effectively in the state.
He also extended his congratulations to other executive members elected alongside Doguwa into various party offices, noting that their emergence reflects the trust and confidence reposed in them by party members and stakeholders across Kano State.
According to him, the development is a clear testament to the dedication, loyalty and commitment of the newly elected leaders to the unity, stability and progress of the party.
Lawan further prayed that Allah grants the new chairman and his team wisdom, strength and foresight as they assume the responsibility of steering the affairs of the APC in Kano State.
He expressed optimism that the new leadership would promote harmony, inclusiveness and effective leadership within the party, while bringing renewed vigour, unity and success to the APC in the state and beyond.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State House of Assembly has issued a notice of impeachment to the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo.
KANO FOCUS reports the notice followed the presentation of a report by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussaini Chediyar Yan Gurasa, during plenary on Wednesday. The sitting was presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore.
While presenting the report, the Majority Leader explained that the action was taken in line with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which outlines the procedure for the impeachment of a governor or deputy governor.
According to him, the impeachment notice was endorsed by 38 members of the Assembly.
He further stated that once the notice is formally served on the deputy governor, he will have 14 days to respond to the allegations contained in the document.
The development marks the beginning of the constitutional process that could lead to the impeachment of the deputy governor if the procedure continues as stipulated by law.
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