Kano council chair appoints 60 political aides
08 January 2025 |
1:28 am
Nasarawa Local Council Chairman in Kano State, Yusuf Imam, has appointed 60 political aides to serve in various capacities in the council. Imam popularly known as ‘Ogan Boye’ elected in November 2024, said the appointment of the new aides
Nasarawa Local Council Chairman in Kano State, Yusuf Imam, has appointed 60 political aides to serve in various capacities in the council. Imam popularly known as ‘Ogan Boye’ elected in November 2024, said the appointment of the new aides is strategically intended to promote development and strengthen good governance in the council area.
The appointment was contained in a memo dated January 6, 2025, and signed by local council Secretary, Muhammed Hotoro. The appointees include 18 special reporters tasked with overseeing operations in departments, markets, and primary healthcare centres within the council area.
Also included on the chairman’s aide list are special assistants on motor parks, special assistant on markets, executive assistant on empowerment and executive assistant on tribes.
Others are executive assistant on groups and associations, executive assistant on slaughterhouses, executive assistant on tribe and gender, executive assistant on revenue collection, among other portfolios.
“Sequel to the efforts of the Chairman of Nasarawa Local Council to promote and develop the council, I wish to convey the approval for the appointment of the following prominent individuals to various roles across different fields and professions,” the letter stated.
The letter emphasised that the appointments were based on merit, dedication, honesty, and commitment, aligning with the chairman’s vision for effective and inclusive governance.
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