Gov Yusuf Reshuffles Advisers, Appoints New Aides to Boost Governance in Kano

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved a major restructuring of his administration with the appointment of new Special Advisers and the reassignment of several serving aides in a move aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery across Kano State.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

As part of the restructuring, Governor Yusuf scrapped the offices of Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs and Special Adviser on Liaison Offices (Abuja), with the affected officials reassigned to new roles.

Under the changes, Habiba Mustapha Barwa, formerly Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs at the Government House, has been redeployed as Special Adviser, Special Duties (Women).

Similarly, Hon. Umar Uba Akawu, who served as Special Adviser on Liaison Offices (Abuja), has been appointed Special Adviser, Cabinet Office (Political).

Other reassignments include Akibu Isa Murtala, who moves from Special Adviser (Administration), Governor’s Office, to Special Adviser on Human Resource; Ibrahim Adam, formerly Special Adviser on Information, now Special Adviser on Social Media; and Nasiru Isa Dikko, who transitions from Special Adviser on NGOs to Special Adviser on Empowerment.

The governor also approved the appointment of Bello Nuhu Bello as Special Adviser, Administration, Governor’s Office. Prior to his elevation, Bello served as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Administration to the Governor.

In the new appointments, Hon. Ahmed Muhammad Aruwa, the immediate past State Publicity Secretary of the APC, was named Special Adviser on Publicity.

Hon. Buhari Sule Kura was appointed Special Adviser on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), while Hon. Yahuza Ado Yankaba was elevated from Senior Special Assistant to Special Adviser on Motor Parks.

Other newly appointed Special Advisers include Hon. Ahmed Tijjani Musa, Hon. Ibrahim Hamisu Rimi, Mustapha Abdullahi Rabiu Kura, Engr. Bashir Abdullahi Kutama, Hon. Naziru Abdullahi Karaye, and Hon. Tahir Ado Rabiu.

Governor Yusuf said the restructuring was designed to enhance administrative efficiency and ensure that government institutions are better aligned with the priorities of his administration.

He congratulated the appointees and urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them through dedication, loyalty, and effective service delivery.

The governor also reminded them that public office is a trust that must be used to advance the development of Kano State and improve the welfare of its citizens.

According to the statement, officials affected by the scrapping of portfolios are to report to the Secretary to the State Government for further briefing, while the portfolios of some newly appointed advisers will be announced upon the governor’s return to the country.