Gov. Nasir El-Rufai Appoints Two Yoruba Men Into His Cabinet

Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the Governor of Kaduna State, has approved more appointments as he continues to build his governance team. The appointees include two new permanent secretaries and some advisers:

•Aishatu Kumbo Mohammed- Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice

•Dr. Abdulkadir Kassim- Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

•Musa Abu Sheyin- Deputy Chief of Staff (Office of the Deputy Governor)

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•Uba Sani- Special Adviser, Political Matters

•Jimi Adebisi Lawal- Special Adviser, Investment Promotion

•Mohammed Sani Suleiman- Special Adviser, Legal

•Olumuyiwa Adekeye- Special Adviser, Media and Communication

•Colonel Yakubu Yusuf (rtd)- Coordinator, Operation Yaki

The Governor has also expressed the gratitude of the state government for the contributions of Mr. Habila D. Kyong, who retired today as Head of Service. El-Rufai wished Mr. Kyong well in his future endeavors.