Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Dr. Suleiman Wali Sani as the new Chief of Staff, Government House, Kano.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
Naijaonpoint reports that the office of the Chief of Staff was previously dissolved in December 2024 following the dismissal of its former occupant, Shehu Wada Sagagi, who was later reassigned as Commissioner for Commerce and Investment.
Governor Yusuf’s latest decision to reinstate the office is part of a broader strategy to “strengthen governance and improve service delivery,” according to Bature.
Dr. Sani is a renowned medical doctor, civil service expert, and retired Permanent Secretary with over four decades of public service.
Until his appointment, he was the Special Adviser to the Governor on Civil Service Matters.
A graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Dr. Sani holds MB, BS degrees and a diploma from Bayero University, Kano.
He also boasts the prestigious Member of the National Institute (mni) certificate from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru.
He previously served as Director General in the Ministries of Health and Commerce, Executive Secretary, and Permanent Secretary in various state institutions. He also held top clinical leadership roles at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital and the Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital.
Dr. Sani is widely respected for his contributions to health policy, civil service reform, and social development in Kano. Over the years, he has served on more than 40 national and state-level committees and represented Nigeria in several international medical and administrative forums.
In a related development, Governor Yusuf also named retired Major General Mohammed Sani as the new Director General of Special Services, Government House, Kano.
Maj. Gen. Sani, a highly decorated infantry officer, brings over 35 years of military experience to the role. He held numerous command and staff positions during his career and played critical roles in peacekeeping missions, conflict resolution, and national security operations before retiring from the Nigerian Army.
According to the governor’s spokesperson, both appointments take effect immediately. Governor Yusuf congratulated the appointees and urged them to bring their wealth of experience to bear in advancing the administration’s objectives.
“These strategic appointments reflect His Excellency’s commitment to reform and inclusive governance. The return of the Chief of Staff office is a deliberate effort to enhance coordination within government,” the statement added.