Gov. Yusuf Names New Chief Press Secretary, Other Appointees | Newskeeper

Image: Mustapha Muhammad, CPS to Kano Governor.

By Muhammad Salisu 

The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Mustapha Muhammad as the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and deputy official spokesperson. 

This is contained in a statement by the governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature DawakinTofa, on Wednesday. 

A veteran journalist with over two decades of experience, Muhammad had previously served as a Senior Broadcaster at the BBC. 

He holds BSc. and MSc. degrees in Mass Communication and is currently pursuing a PhD in the same field. 

“In his new role, he is expected to work under the Director General, Media and Publicity to support media engagement and communication strategies for the present administration,” the statement said.

Similarly, Governor Yusuf has approved the appointment of Architect Hauwa Hassan Tudunwada as the new Managing Director of the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority.

She is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects and the Vice Chairperson of Female Architects in Nigeria. 

Before this appointment, she served as a Professional Architect at the Federal Capital Development Authority.

Tudunwada holds ND, HND, BSc, and MSc degrees in Architecture from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and is among the first female architects from Kano to excel in the profession.

“The latest changes bring in experienced professionals and dynamic young leaders, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to excellence, efficiency, and inclusive governance,” the statement said.

In the same vein, the governor has also approved some key appointments including Auwal Lawan Aramposu as the Deputy Managing Director of the Kano Road Traffic Agency and Dr. Tukur Dayyabu Minjibir as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture.

In addition to these key appointments, Governor Yusuf has approved the promotion of two senior officials.

They are Zulaihat Yusuf who has been promoted to Deputy Managing Director of Radio Kano and Engineer Abduljabbar Nanono elevated to Deputy Managing Director of KHEDCO.

According to the statement, all the appointments and promotions take immediate effect. 

While congratulating the new appointees, the governor assured them of his immense support and urged them to work diligently in their respective roles to contribute to the development of Kano State.