Kaduna governor appoints commissioners, board chairmen, others

The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has appointed commissioners, board chairmen and others to pivotal positions within the state government.

The government described the appointments as a strategic move to accelerate the administration’s development agenda and deepen institutional reforms.

In a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa, the governor appointed Ben Kure as Commissioner for Sports Development; Amina Akilu Dalhat as Commissioner for Special Duties I; Abdullahi Garba Abbas as Commissioner for Special Duties II; and Dr Halliru Soba as Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration.

According to the statement, Governor Sani also appointed new members to key boards.

Those appointed include Alhaji Munir Jafaru, Board Chairman, Kaduna State Health Care Board; AVM Bashir Gamagira Saidu, Board Chairman, Kaduna Vigilance Service Board; Hon. Justice Gideon Isa Kurada (Rtd), Board Chairman, College of Education, Gidan Waya; Esther Bago, Board Chairman, Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development; Dr Yusuf Aliyu Bature, Board Chairman, Kaduna Hospital Supply Management Agency; and Engr. Namadi Musa, Board Chairman, Kaduna Rural Access Roads Authority.

The statement said the appointments were aimed at accelerating the administration’s transformational agenda, optimising public service delivery and fostering sustainable economic growth.

While congratulating the new appointees, Governor Sani said they had been carefully selected based on their proven track record of excellence, integrity and dedication.

The governor charged them to bring fresh perspectives, reject complacency and align completely with his administration’s vision of a transformed and resilient state.