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Governor Yusuf Appoints Acting DG for Pilgrims Board, Names Provost for Anti-Corruption Institute
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved fresh appointments and promotions into key positions within the state public service, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appointments were announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle has been appointed as the Acting Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board. Matawalle previously served in a similar capacity and is a seasoned administrator with vast experience in public service and Hajj operations.
Before his retirement from the Kano State Civil Service, Matawalle served as Executive Secretary of the Pilgrims Welfare Board and Permanent Secretary, Establishment. He rose through the ranks from Assistant Secretary to Permanent Secretary and retired in 2014 after eight years at the helm. He is widely regarded as an accomplished administrator who excelled in the management of pilgrimage operations over the years.
In another development, Yusuf Mukhtar has been promoted to the rank of Permanent Secretary, while Barrister Rahama Malam Alhaji was appointed as the Provost of the Kano State Anti-Corruption Institute.
Barrister Alhaji is a highly accomplished legal practitioner with over seven years of experience in litigation, corporate law, electricity law, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Her professional career spans private legal practice, corporate leadership at Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), and academic administration, where she served as Head of the School of Law at Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN).
She is also credited with pioneering key initiatives, including the establishment of a Law Clinic and the Student Bar Association, and holds advanced legal qualifications, including a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law.
The Governor also approved the promotion of veteran Kannywood actress Aina’u Ade from Special Assistant to Senior Special Assistant on Kannywood Affairs, citing her outstanding performance and dedication in her former role.
The statement noted that the appointments and promotions are part of Governor Yusuf’s commitment to strengthening critical sectors and ensuring effective management of public institutions across the state.
Governor Yusuf urged the appointees to justify the confidence reposed in them by discharging their duties with diligence, transparency, and loyalty to the Kano First Agenda.
All the appointments and promotions take immediate effect.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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