Gov. Yusuf appoints Matawalle as Acting DG Kano Pilgrims Welfare Board
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State, has approved the appointment of Malam Abubakar Matawalle as the Acting Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board.
This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the spokesperson for the governor, Sunusi Bature.
Bature said that 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.
“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,” he said.
He said that the governor also approved the appointment of Rahama Alhaji as Provost of the Kano State Anti-Corruption Institute, while Yusuf Mukhtar was promoted to the rank of Permanent Secretary.
“Alhaji is a highly accomplished legal practitioner with extensive experience in litigation, corporate law, regulatory compliance, and academic administration
“Her appointment reflects the governor’s commitment to strengthening anti-corruption institutions with professionals of proven integrity, competence, and administrative capacity,” he added.
Bature said that Kannywood Actress Aina’u Ade was promoted from Special Assistant to Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Kannywood Affairs.
“The promotion of Ade followed her outstanding performance in her previous role as Special Assistant to the governor.
“Yusuf urged all the appointees to justify the confidence reposed in them through hard work, transparency, and loyalty to the Kano First Agenda.
“All appointments and promotions take immediate effect, ” he said.
Gov. Yusuf appoints Matawalle as Acting DG Kano Pilgrims Welfare Board
