Kano Governor Appoints Matawalle Acting DG Pilgrims Board, Promotes Three Others
By Abdulrazaq Auwal
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved new appointments and promotions across key government institutions in the state.
Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle was appointed Acting Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board.
Matawalle previously served as Executive Secretary of the Pilgrims Board and Permanent Secretary before retiring from service.
He is a veteran administrator with extensive experience in managing Hajj operations and public sector leadership.
The Governor also promoted Yusuf Mukhtar to the rank of Permanent Secretary in the Kano State Civil Service.
Barrister Rahama Malam Alhaji was appointed Provost of the Kano State Anti-Corruption Institute.
She is an accomplished legal professional with expertise in litigation, corporate law, regulation, and dispute resolution.
Her career spans KEDCO and academic leadership at Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria.
Veteran Kannywood actress Aina’u Ade was promoted to Senior Special Assistant on Kannywood Affairs.
The promotion followed her strong performance as Special Assistant in the creative industry portfolio.
The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
Governor Yusuf said the appointments align with his commitment to effective governance and institutional reforms.
He urged appointees to uphold transparency, diligence, and loyalty to the Kano First Agenda.
All appointments and promotions take immediate effect.
