KANO GOV’S AIDE APPOINTS SON AS CHIEF OF STAFF

October 28, 2026 • Dons Eze • 1 min read

The Special Adviser to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Publicity, Ahmad Aruwa, has appointed his son, Aliyu Ahmed, as Chief of Staff.

His son is among the five persons whose appointments were announced on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Other appointees are Habibu Liman as Private Secretary; Adamu Mai Salati as Protocol Officer; Isa Ahmed Don as Director-General, Media and Communication; and Musa Muhammad Daurawa as Personal Assistant.

In his remarks after receiving the appointment letter, Aruwa pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him by the governor through dedication, loyalty and commitment to duty.

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“Let me categorically make it clear that my leader is Abba, my political boss is Abba, and my political party is Abba.”

He added that he would work tirelessly for the governor and support his success at all levels.

Aruwa also commended his media team for their support and commitment, expressing confidence that they would continue to work together to promote the policies, programmes and achievements of the Kano State Government.

Dons Eze

DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.