Popular northern governor appoints retired army general as commissioner

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy

Kano state - Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has appointed and sworn in Major General Muhammad Inuwa Idris (Rtd) as the Commissioner for the ministry of home affairs and internal security.

The ministry was established five months ago and had remained without a Commissioner until Idris’s appointment.

The newly created Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security was created five months ago Photo credit: Abba Kabiru Yusuf
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According to Leadership, the appointment was made during the inauguration ceremony of the new boards for several of the state-owned educational institutions.

Idris’s appointment was expected to bolster internal security in the northwest state.

Governor Yusuf charged retired Major General Idris to approach his new responsibilities with the same dedication and skill that marked his military career while in the Nigerian Army.

He emphasised the critical role the new ministry would play in ensuring the safety and security of Kano State.

Legit.ng recalls that Governor Yusuf made unusual appointments to foster inclusiveness and harmony among all residents.

The governor appointed Pastor Andrew Ma’aji and Chief Chukwuma Innocent Ogbu, as Special Advisers.

Nigerians took to social media to react to the appointments of a pastor and an Igbo man in Kano government.

Legit.ng reported that the governor also elevated his official spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa from chief press secretary to director-general, media and publicity.

Among those appointed are Rabi’u Saleh Gwarzo and Engr. Sarki Ahmad, two prominent loyalists of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)

Kano governor appoints 115 new aides

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Governor Yusuf approved the appointment of 115 special aides.

Governor Yusuf disclosed that the appointments were in accordance with his pledge for competent inclusivity, and comprehensive policy engagement in Kano.

With the recent key appointments into the various MDAs, Governor Yusuf has appointed a total of 196 aides.

Source: Legit.ng