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Gov. Yusuf appoints 116 additional aides

The governor had earlier appointed 94 special assistants, thus bringing the total number to 145 aides.

• September 29, 2023
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf [Photo Credit: Premium Times Nigeria]

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of additional 116 senior special assistants.

This is contained in a statement issued by his press secretary, Bature Dawakin-Tofa, in Kano on Friday.

The governor had earlier appointed 94 special assistants, thus bringing the total number to 145 aides.

Only nine women were among the 116 newly appointed aides announced by the governor.

They include Hauwa Halilu, senior special Assistant, library board; Hauwa Gadonkaya, senior special assistant, primary health care (PHC); Nadiya Fagge, senior special assistant, special assignments – PPS; and Asiya Mukhtar, senior special assistant, women education.

(NAN)

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