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Gov Radda Makes Key Appointments To Drive Building Your Future Agenda
From Lateef Taiwo
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved strategic appointments across variousGov Radda Makes Key Appointments To Drive Building Your Future Agenda
By Abdulateeef Bamgbose
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved strategic appointments across various government positions, reinforcing the administration’s staunch commitment to effective governance and targeted development.
The Governor approved the appointment of former Federal House of Representatives Member, Hon. AbdulKadir Mamman Nasir as the new Chief of Staff (COS). Nasir bagged a postgraduate diploma from Bayero University, Kano.
He was until his new appointment, the Managing Director, Katsina State Irrigation Development Authority.
He brings extensive administrative experience in both political offices and corporate organizations to the pivotal role of coordinating governmental operations and implementing the governor’s vision for the state. Nasir will replace former Chief of Staff Hon. Jabiru Abdullahi Tsauri, who has been appointed as the National Coordinator of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).
Similarly, Alhaji Malik Anas has been nominated as Honourable Commissioner, subject to the State House of Assembly confirmation. Alhaji Anas holds a Masters in Business Administration from Bayero University, Kano. He is equally a one-time Katsina State Accountant General and member of different professional bodies, including Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Financial Reporting of Nigeria, among others. Anas, until his new appointment was the Special Adviser on Banking and Finance to the Governor of Katsina State. He brings professional expertise into the state’s executive leadership.
The Governor also approved the appointment of Alhaji Mustapha Bala Batsari as Special Adviser on Market Development. Bala holds Advanced Diploma in Public Administration from Kano State Polytechnic. He was until his recent appointment the Board Chairman of the State Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA).
On the other hand, Alhaji Nasiru Ahmed has been appointed as Special Adviser on Rural and Social Development. He bagged B.Sc Computer Science from Alnahada University, Maradi, Niger. Until his recent appointment, Nasir was the Special Assistant on Political Matters, Funtua Zone, bringing specialized knowledge and insights to support key governmental initiatives.
Furthermore, the Governor approved the appointment of Hajiya Bilikisu Suleiman as a Special Adviser on Banking and Finance. This represents the administration’s dedication to inclusive governance and diverse professional representation. Bilikisu was the immediate Executive Secretary of Katsina State Development Management Board until her new appointment.
Hon. Abubakar Ahmad Tsanni has also been appointed as Special Adviser on Youth Development He was formerly Special Adviser to the Governor on Sports and Social Development. Tsanni has MSc in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies from Kaduna State University, Kaduna.
Dr. Mustapha Shehu will serve as Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Development Management Board (KSDMB). Shehu who bagged PhD in Education Innovation Technology from Universidad De Sonora, Mexico will bring to this role his wealth of experience as the State Project Coordinator, Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), a World Bank supported programme, Dr. Shehu’s foreign education and professional certifications are expected to drive developmental interventions and economic planning for the state.
Engr. Aminu Barau Mairuwa, appointed as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on the newly established Community Development Programme (CDP), a serial volunteer supporting the mandate of less privilege, health and education will bring his expertise to enhance grassroots developmental strategies and community engagement. He has Postgraduate Diploma in Geographical Information System and a hopeful MSc in the same course from Federal University, Dutsinma. Until his appointment, he was the General Manager, Katsina State Housing Authority.
In the same vein, Dr. Aliyu Rabi’u Kurfi will take over the Katsina State Housing Authority as General Manager, bringing his depth of professional insights in administrative, business and politics to improve housing and urban development in the state. Until his appointment, Kurfi was the Executive Director, History and Culture Bureau, Katsina State. Kurfi bagged LL.B from National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and BA from Bayero University, Kano.
In addition, Dr. Kabir Ali Masanawa has been appointed Executive Director of the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau. Dr. Ali until his recent appointment was an Executive Director Katsina State Development Management Board. He has worked in various capacities and gained membership of relevant professional bodies as a tourist. Ali bagged PhD in Big Data Analysis (Analytics on Tourism and Hospitality), Dubai.
And, Zuwaira ibrahim Boyi replaces Dr Kabir Masanawa at the Katsina State Development Management Board, KTDMB as the Executi:e Director Investment and Tourism.
A 2007 graduate of Economics from Bayero University Kano, Zuwaira held several positions at the Nigeria High Commission in London. She is an accomplished marketing professional with a strong experience background in both private and
public organisational sectors.
Alhaji Abdullahi Abubakar Gagare is nominated as Chairman of the Katsina State Fiscal Responsibility Commission, subject to State House of Assembly confirmation. Gagare was served as Permanent Secretary in Katsina State Government and he has exceptional leadership with administrative and financial background. He is a chartered accountant of Nigera and is expected to champion financial transparency and accountability.
Governor Radda charged the newly appointed assemblage of professionals to be dedicated to their line of duty and ensure the administration’s Building Your Future agenda is delivered to the good people of Katsina State. government positions, reinforcing the administration’s staunch commitment to effective governance and targeted development.
The Governor approved the appointment of former Federal House of Representatives Member, Hon. AbdulKadir Mamman Nasir as the new Chief of Staff (COS). Nasir bagged a postgraduate diploma from Bayero University, Kano.
He was until his new appointment, the Managing Director, Katsina State Irrigation Development Authority.
He brings extensive administrative experience in both political offices and corporate organizations to the pivotal role of coordinating governmental operations and implementing the governor’s vision for the state. Nasir will replace former Chief of Staff Hon. Jabiru Abdullahi Tsauri, who has been appointed as the National Coordinator of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).
Similarly, Alhaji Malik Anas has been nominated as Honourable Commissioner, subject to the State House of Assembly confirmation. Alhaji Anas holds a Masters in Business Administration from Bayero University, Kano. He is equally a one-time Katsina State Accountant General and member of different professional bodies, including Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Financial Reporting of Nigeria, among others. Anas, until his new appointment was the Special Adviser on Banking and Finance to the Governor of Katsina State. He brings professional expertise into the state’s executive leadership.
The Governor also approved the appointment of Alhaji Mustapha Bala Batsari as Special Adviser on Market Development. Bala holds Advanced Diploma in Public Administration from Kano State Polytechnic. He was until his recent appointment the Board Chairman of the State Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA).
On the other hand, Alhaji Nasiru Ahmed has been appointed as Special Adviser on Rural and Social Development. He bagged B.Sc Computer Science from Alnahada University, Maradi, Niger. Until his recent appointment, Nasir was the Special Assistant on Political Matters, Funtua Zone, bringing specialized knowledge and insights to support key governmental initiatives.
Furthermore, the Governor approved the appointment of Hajiya Bilikisu Suleiman as a Special Adviser on Banking and Finance. This represents the administration’s dedication to inclusive governance and diverse professional representation. Bilikisu was the immediate Executive Secretary of Katsina State Development Management Board until her new appointment.
Hon. Abubakar Ahmad Tsanni has also been appointed as Special Adviser on Youth Development He was formerly Special Adviser to the Governor on Sports and Social Development. Tsanni has MSc in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies from Kaduna State University, Kaduna.
Dr. Mustapha Shehu will serve as Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Development Management Board (KSDMB). Shehu who bagged PhD in Education Innovation Technology from Universidad De Sonora, Mexico will bring to this role his wealth of experience as the State Project Coordinator, Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), a World Bank supported programme, Dr. Shehu’s foreign education and professional certifications are expected to drive developmental interventions and economic planning for the state.
Engr. Aminu Barau Mairuwa, appointed as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on the newly established Community Development Programme (CDP), a serial volunteer supporting the mandate of less privilege, health and education will bring his expertise to enhance grassroots developmental strategies and community engagement. He has Postgraduate Diploma in Geographical Information System and a hopeful MSc in the same course from Federal University, Dutsinma. Until his appointment, he was the General Manager, Katsina State Housing Authority.
In the same vein, Dr. Aliyu Rabi’u Kurfi will take over the Katsina State Housing Authority as General Manager, bringing his depth of professional insights in administrative, business and politics to improve housing and urban development in the state. Until his appointment, Kurfi was the Executive Director, History and Culture Bureau, Katsina State. Kurfi bagged LL.B from National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and BA from Bayero University, Kano.
In addition, Dr. Kabir Ali Masanawa has been appointed Executive Director of the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau. Dr. Ali until his recent appointment was an Executive Director Katsina State Development Management Board. He has worked in various capacities and gained membership of relevant professional bodies as a tourist. Ali bagged PhD in Big Data Analysis (Analytics on Tourism and Hospitality), Dubai.
And, Zuwaira ibrahim Boyi replaces Dr Kabir Masanawa at the Katsina State Development Management Board, KTDMB as the Executi:e Director Investment and Tourism.
A 2007 graduate of Economics from Bayero University Kano, Zuwaira held several positions at the Nigeria High Commission in London. She is an accomplished marketing professional with a strong experience background in both private and
public organisational sectors.
Alhaji Abdullahi Abubakar Gagare is nominated as Chairman of the Katsina State Fiscal Responsibility Commission, subject to State House of Assembly confirmation. Gagare was served as Permanent Secretary in Katsina State Government and he has exceptional leadership with administrative and financial background. He is a chartered accountant of Nigera and is expected to champion financial transparency and accountability.
Governor Radda charged the newly appointed assemblage of professionals to be dedicated to their line of duty and ensure the administration’s Building Your Future agenda is delivered to the good people of Katsina State.
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KAWU HAILS TINUBU’S LANDSLIDE APC PRIMARY VICTORY, DESCRIBES IT AS “A TRIUMPH OF DEMOCRACY ”
Rt. Hon. Comrade Hafiz Kawu, OON, mni, Executive Commissioner (Technical) of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his overwhelming victory at the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Primary Election, describing the outcome as a clear endorsement of the President’s leadership and reform-driven administration.
Kawu, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented Tarauni Federal Constituency of Kano State, said the President’s victory was not only historic but also a reflection of the growing confidence Nigerians have in the Renewed Hope agenda.
President Tinubu secured a massive victory in the nationwide direct primary election conducted across the country’s 8,809 wards, polling over 10 million votes to defeat his challenger, Mr. Stanley Osifo.
Reacting to the result, Kawu said the election demonstrated the strength of Nigeria’s democratic process and the willingness of Nigerians to stand behind a leader they believe is committed to national progress.
According to him, the President’s decision to participate in an open and transparent direct primary election despite being the incumbent leader showed rare courage, humility, and democratic conviction.
He noted that President Tinubu could easily have relied on the influence of incumbency but instead chose to subject himself to the will of party members and ordinary Nigerians through a grassroots voting process.
Kawu praised the President for championing reforms that strengthened internal party democracy, saying the direct primary system gave millions of Nigerians a sense of participation and ownership in the political process.
The PenCom Commissioner further commended the Tinubu administration for implementing policies and reforms aimed at repositioning the country’s economy, improving infrastructure, strengthening institutions, and enhancing workers’ welfare through measures such as the new national minimum wage.
He stated that many Nigerians were beginning to see the practical impact of the administration’s policies, adding that the outcome of the primary election reflected public appreciation for the President’s efforts.
Kawu also described Tinubu as a leader with a strong vision for national development and unity, stressing that the renewed mandate from party members should serve as further motivation to continue delivering democratic dividends to Nigerians.
He reaffirmed his support and loyalty to the President’s administration and prayed for divine wisdom, strength, and guidance for the President as he continues to steer the affairs of the nation.
Kawu concluded by expressing optimism that Nigeria would continue to witness growth, stability, and progress under President Tinubu’s leadership.
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, CFR, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary as a defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey.
Dogara, who served as Bauchi State Coordinator and Collation Officer while also sitting on the national Presidential Primary Election Committee, said the outcome was not just a win for Tinubu but a triumph for grassroots democracy. He congratulated the President on behalf of Bauchi State and in his capacity as a member of the committee, calling the victory extraordinary, historic, and thoroughly deserved.
The final results revealed Tinubu’s overwhelming mandate: 10,999,162 votes across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, compared to just 15,503 for his sole challenger, Stanley Osifo. For Dogara, this margin was more than a statistic; it was a declaration of trust from millions of APC members nationwide. He noted that nearly eleven million Nigerians had risen as one to affirm a leader who had earned their confidence, describing the outcome as a movement rather than just a result.
Dogara commended the election committee, chaired by former SGF Pius Anyim and including respected figures such as Ken Nnamani, Victor Ndoma-Egba, and Idris Wada, for ensuring transparency, credibility, and fairness throughout the process. He said the committee had been given a sacred mandate to guarantee integrity and was proud that it discharged that responsibility faithfully.
He also highlighted Tinubu’s decision to subject himself to direct primaries under the Electoral Act 2026, which abolished delegate voting and empowered millions of party members at the grassroots. Dogara stressed that Tinubu could have relied on the powers of incumbency but instead chose to stand before the people. He described this as humility and character, noting that Tinubu had signed the law, championed the reforms, and then submitted himself to the same process, proving his commitment to democratic principles.
In his closing remarks, Dogara urged Tinubu to carry the weight of the people’s confidence with integrity and purpose. He reminded the President that nearly eleven million Nigerians had entrusted him with their hopes, calling it a responsibility of historic proportions. He charged Tinubu to fulfill that mandate faithfully, declaring that history is watching and that Nigerians are proud.
Over the weekend, Hon. Peter A. Akpanke emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for the Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku Federal Constituency in Cross River State after securing an overwhelming majority of votes cast across the three local government areas.
The primary election, monitored by party officials and stakeholders, recorded a total of 18,921 registered APC members and delegates across Bekwarra, Obudu and Obanliku Local Government Areas.
Official results collation which was made available to journalists showed that 16,564 valid votes were cast during the exercise, with no void votes recorded.
According to the results, Hon. Akpanke polled a total of 14,252 votes to defeat five other aspirants, with
Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie scoring 101 votes;
Hon. Martin Orim with 1,572 votes;
Anthonia A. Ally with 104 votes;
Dr. Vincent A. Ushie with 270 votes and
Dr. Godwin A. Agbor with 265 votes.
A breakdown of the constituency wide results showed that Akpanke secured 4,749 votes in Obanliku Local Government Area, 4,886 votes in Obudu Local Government Area, and 4,617 votes in Bekwarra Local Government Area, consolidating respectively.
Following the conclusion of the collation process, APC electoral officials formally declared Hon. Peter A. Akpanke winner of the party’s House of Representatives primary election for the Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku Federal Constituency.
The primary election was described by stakeholders, observers and party officials as peaceful, orderly transparent and credible, noting that the outcome reflected the will of party delegates and members across the constituency.
The primary election was conducted under the supervision of APC electoral officials who demonstrated true professionalism, with the official collation documents signed and dated May 16, 2026.
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