Gov Yusuf Appoints Umar Ibrahim As New Kano SSG

Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

The appointment, which takes effect on Monday, February 10, 2025, was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday.

The statement highlighted Ibrahim’s extensive public service experience spanning over three decades, which is expected to bolster the state’s administrative framework and advance its development agenda.

Umar Farouk Ibrahim’s career began in 1987, marked by key leadership roles that have shaped Kano State’s governance and administrative structure. From 2001 to 2015, he served as the Permanent Secretary for Research, Evaluation, and Political Affairs in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, where he played a crucial role in policy formulation and implementation.

He also served as Permanent Secretary for the Administration and General Services Directorate from 2015 to 2016. Notably, Ibrahim acted as Secretary to the State Government during official leaves in 2013 and 2014.

Beyond his formal roles, Ibrahim has contributed to several high-profile committees, including the Coordinating Committee on Independent Power and the Committee on the Identification and Sale of Government Property.

A graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria with a B.Sc in Political Science, Ibrahim’s qualifications are complemented by several professional certifications.

Governor Yusuf expressed confidence that Ibrahim’s wealth of experience and strategic insight would significantly contribute to the realisation of his administration’s vision for Kano State.