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Gov. Uba Sani appoints strategic Aides, inaugurates new boards to boost governance in Kaduna

By Global News Day AdminJuly 13, 2026 11:34 pm2 min read
Gov. Uba Sani appoints strategic Aides, inaugurates new boards to boost governance in Kaduna
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Governor Uba Sani has approved a fresh round of appointments into key advisory positions and the boards of strategic government institutions as part of efforts to strengthen governance, improve service delivery, and accelerate the implementation of his administration's transformative agenda.

The appointments, announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibraheem Musa, include Hon. Audu Maikori as Chief Strategic Advisor on Inter-Governmental Affairs, Umar Uba Maicitta as Senior Special Assistant on Community Relations, and Aminu Mohammed Gusau as Senior Special Assistant on Policy Communications.

The Governor also approved the constitution of the Governing Council of Kaduna State University with Dr. Ibrahim Umar as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman. Other members include Dr. Ibrahim Hamidu, Malam Adamu Aliyu Shika, Mrs. Ladi Barnabas Bala Bantex, and Alhaji Adamu Attah.

Similarly, Lawal Umar Meyere was appointed Chairman of the Kaduna Mining Development Company Management Board, while Tanko Kokwain will chair the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority Management Board.

For the Kaduna State Livestock Regulatory Agency, David Umar Gurara was named Board Chairman, while Yakubu El Saad Lere was appointed Chairman of the Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC) Board.

According to the statement, members representing the three senatorial zones and other relevant stakeholders were also appointed to serve on the various boards.

Governor Uba Sani described the appointees as experienced professionals and competent leaders selected on the basis of merit, integrity, and their commitment to the socio-economic development of Kaduna State.

He congratulated the new appointees and urged them to regard their appointments as a call to selfless service. The Governor charged them to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, transparency, accountability, and high ethical standards to ensure the effective delivery of democratic dividends to the people of Kaduna State.

The appointments take immediate effect.

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