The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa.
According to the statement, Abubakar Matawalle was appointed as Acting Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, while Yusuf Mukhtar was promoted to the rank of Permanent Secretary.
Also appointed is Rahama Alhaji as Provost of the Kano State Anti-Corruption Institute, while veteran Kannywood actress Aina’u Ade was promoted from Special Assistant to Senior Special Assistant on Kannywood Affairs.
Dawakin-Tofa said Matawalle had previously served as Executive Secretary of the Pilgrims Welfare Board and as Permanent Secretary, Establishment, before retiring from the Kano State Civil Service in 2014.
He said, “Matawalle is a seasoned administrator who rose from the position of Assistant Secretary to Permanent Secretary and distinguished himself in the management of Hajj operations over the years.”
On Rahama Alhaji, the spokesperson described her as a highly accomplished legal practitioner with extensive experience in litigation, corporate law, regulatory compliance, and academic administration.
He said, “Her appointment reflects the governor’s commitment to strengthening anti-corruption institutions with professionals of proven integrity, competence, and administrative capacity.”
The statement added that the promotion of Aina’u Ade followed her outstanding performance in her previous role as Special Assistant on Kannywood Affairs.
Yusuf urged all the appointees to justify the confidence reposed in them through hard work, transparency, and loyalty to the Kano First Agenda.
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