Gov Yusuf Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints Ex-APC Spokesman Aruwa as Special Adviser

By Uzair Adam

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a wide-ranging reshuffle in his administration, appointing former All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesperson in the state, Ahmed Muhammad Aruwa, as Special Adviser on Publicity.

The appointment, along with several others, was confirmed on Thursday in a statement issued by the Director-General, Media and Publicity at Government House, Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

According to the statement, the changes are part of efforts to “strengthen governance structure and enhance service delivery across key sectors.”

Aruwa’s inclusion is notable given his previous role as a prominent opposition voice in Kano politics under the APC.

His new appointment comes alongside other strategic additions to the governor’s advisory team aimed at reinforcing administrative coordination.

Among those also appointed are Bello Nuhu Bello as Special Adviser on Administration in the Governor’s Office,  Buhari Sule Kura on NGOs, and Yahuza Ado Yankaba, who was elevated to Special Adviser on Motor Parks after serving previously as Senior Special Assistant in the same capacity.

Several other advisers were also named to different portfolios as part of the reshuffle.

The government further announced the scrapping of the Special Adviser roles on Domestic Affairs and Liaison Offices (Abuja), with affected officials reassigned to new responsibilities.

Habiba Mustapha Barwa was moved to Special Duties (Women), while Umar Uba Akawu was reassigned to the Cabinet Office (Political). Other adjustments also affected portfolios in administration, information, NGOs, and empowerment.

Governor Yusuf said the restructuring was designed to improve efficiency and better align government operations with his administration’s priorities.

He congratulated the appointees and urged them to justify the confidence placed in them through “commitment, loyalty, and dedicated service” to the people of Kano State.

He also directed all officials affected by the scrapped positions to report to the Secretary to the State Government for further briefing, adding that some of the remaining portfolio assignments would be announced upon his return to the country.