Kano Governor Swears In Sunusi Bature as Information Commissioner, Balarabe Gani Takes Solid Minerals

By Ladan Muhammad

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sworn in Alhaji Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa as the new Commissioner for Information, while Alhaji Balarabe Sa’idu Gani has been appointed Commissioner for Solid Minerals.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at Africa House, Government House, Kano, and was attended by members of the State Executive Council, political advisers, family members, friends and other well-wishers.

Speaking during the ceremony, Governor Yusuf charged the newly appointed commissioners to demonstrate commitment, dedication and hard work in their respective ministries to accelerate the development of Kano State.

The Governor specifically tasked the new Information Commissioner with strengthening the state’s communication strategy through effective collaboration with journalists, social media practitioners and political commentators, particularly those participating in radio programmes.

He emphasised the importance of engaging media stakeholders to improve public understanding of government policies, programmes and achievements, especially as the state approaches the 2027 general elections.

Responding on behalf of the newly sworn-in commissioners, Alhaji Balarabe Sa’idu Gani expressed appreciation to Governor Yusuf for the confidence reposed in them.

He assured the Governor of their commitment to hard work, dedication and effective service delivery, pledging to contribute meaningfully to the administration’s development agenda.

The appointments are expected to strengthen the state’s information management and solid minerals sectors as the Yusuf administration continues its efforts to deliver on its development promises.