Kano Governor’s Publicity Adviser Appoints Son Chief Of Staff

The Special Adviser to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Publicity, Ahmad Aruwa, has appointed his son, Aliyu Ahmed, as Chief of Staff in a fresh round of appointments involving five individuals.

The appointments, announced on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, also include Habibu Liman as Private Secretary, Adamu Mai Salati as Protocol Officer, Isa Ahmed Don as Director-General of Media and Communication, and Musa Muhammad Daurawa as Personal Assistant.

The appointment of Aruwa’s son as Chief of Staff comes alongside the selection of the four other aides to support the publicity adviser’s official responsibilities.

Speaking after receiving his appointment letter, Aruwa pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him by Governor Yusuf through dedication, loyalty and commitment to duty.

He also commended members of his media team for their support and commitment, expressing confidence that they would continue to work together to publicise the policies, programmes and achievements of the Kano State Government.

Aruwa said the collaboration of his team would remain important in communicating the administration’s activities and ensuring that the government’s programmes and achievements were effectively publicised.