Gov Uba Sani makes new appointments to accelerate transformative agenda, deepen good governance

Kaduna State Governor Appoints New Advisors and Leaders
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has made several key appointments aimed at furthering his administration’s agenda and enhancing good governance. The governor’s decisions reflect a commitment to effective leadership and innovation in service delivery for the citizens of Kaduna State.
Among those appointed are:
- Balarabe Muhammad Bello – Counsellor, Infrastructure
- Danlami Adamu – Special Adviser, Peace and Conflict Resolution
- Hon. Esther Ashievelli Dawaki – General Manager, Kaduna State Community and Social Development Agency
- Hon. Muhammad Abubakar Mamadi – Special Adviser, Political Matters
- Yusuf Salihu – Special Adviser, Urban Planning and Development
- Hon. Yahaya Baba Pate – Special Adviser, Special Duties
- Abdulrahman Ibrahim – Special Adviser, Citizenship and Leadership
- Hamza Ibrahim – Special Adviser, Primary Healthcare Matters
- Muutasim Billah Yusuf – Special Adviser, Debt Management
- Bashir Idris Aliyu – Special Adviser, Agricultural Development
- Tanko Bajo Kokwain – Board Chairman, Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority
- Shehu Usman Dantudu – Board Chairman, Kaduna Market Development and Management Company
- Samson Monday Dikko – Senior Special Assistant, Community Engagement III
- Edward John Auta – Senior Special Assistant, Industrial Training and Development
- Amanda Tanko Usman – Senior Special Assistant, Contact and Mobilization II
- Alhassan Mando – Senior Special Assistant, Special Duties III
- Zubairu Usman Abdullahi – Senior Special Assistant, Stakeholder Relations III
These appointees are expected to leverage their expertise to advance the state’s development goals. Governor Sani congratulated the new members of his administration and emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of transparency and integrity in their roles.
The governor’s administration continues to focus on transforming Kaduna State into a model of effective governance, prioritizing policies that foster innovation and serve the public good.
Ibraheem Musa
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
September 5, 2026





