The house of representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for emergency rule in Rivers state.

The seal of approval for the president’s proclamation came via voice vote during plenary in the green chamber on Thursday.

In a decisive move to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a series of appointments and promotions.

This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday.

The latest changes bring in experienced professionals and dynamic young leaders, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to excellence, efficiency, and inclusive governance.

Those appointed and or promoted to various positions are as follows:

1- Architect Hauwa Hassan Tudun Wada has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA).

She is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects and the Vice Chairperson of Female Architects in Nigeria.

Before this appointment, she served as a Professional Architect at the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA).

Hauwa holds ND, HND, BSc, and MSc degrees in Architecture from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, and is among the first female architects from Kano to excel in the profession.

2- Mustapha Muhammad has been named as the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and deputy official spokesperson.

A veteran journalist with over two decades of experience, he previously served as a Senior Broadcaster at the BBC.

He holds BSc and MSc degrees in Mass Communication and is currently pursuing a PhD in the same field.

In his new role, he is expected to work under the Director General, Media and Publicity to support media engagement and communication strategies for the present administration.

3- Auwal Lawan Aramposu has been appointed as the Deputy Managing Director of the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA).

He was the immediate past Chairman of Nasarawa Local Government and had previously served as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on ICT to a former Kano State governor.

4- Dr. Tukur Dayyabu Minjibir has been appointed as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture.

He is a former Managing Director of Kano Agricultural Supply Company and a Senior Lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.

Dr. Minjibir holds a PhD in Agricultural Engineering, with a specialization in agricultural mechanization.

In addition to these key appointments, Governor Yusuf has approved the promotion of two senior officials.

1- Zulaihat Yusuf Aji has been promoted to Deputy Managing Director of Radio Kano.

Before her new appointment, she served as Senior Special Assistant on Broadcast (1) at the Media and Public Relations Directorate, Government House.

A seasoned journalist, Zulaihat previously worked with Freedom Radio Kano, where she built a career spanning over a decade.

2- Engineer Abduljabbar Nanono has been elevated to Deputy Managing Director of KHEDCO.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Renewable Energy and previously served as Senior Special Assistant on Renewable Energy.

All appointments and promotions take immediate effect, reflecting Governor Yusuf’s commitment to a more efficient, inclusive, and result-driven administration.

While congratulating the new appointees, the governor assured them of his immense support and urged them to work diligently in their respective roles to contribute to the development of Kano State.

A former Kano House of Assembly Aspirant in the 2023 General election Adnan Mukhtar Tudunwada has blasted the PDP National Youth Leader Muhammad Kadade for not doing enough opposition in the country.

He said this in a statement he issued to newsmen at PRNigera Centre Abuja.

Mr. Mukhtar described the youth leader as not doing the job he is elected for, especially mobilisation and carrying young people along in the country.

He lamented how Mr. Kadade failed to organise a mobilisation tour for the party’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, despite repeated calls on him to do so by the party youth leaders.

“A Youth Leader is a strong member of the party’s National Working Committee because he represents the entire young people who are members of the party but have you ever seen him holding meetings with Youth groups other than posing for pictures with the VIP’s?

The Youth Wing is a strategic arm of the party looking at the significant role young people played in every election.

Even though I have access to him, the youth leader has failed to listen to almost everybody who will call him to order.

Look at what is happening in the country, the SDP issues, the hardships and everything but he decided to remain silent because of Nyesome Wike who is an enemy of the party working tirelessly for President Tinubu to destroy opposition in the country.

We heard it from a reliable source that he is not loyal to the party but an individual, Nyesome Wike, who is doing everything possible to destroy our great party.

I’m calling on the young man that it is not too late, he should start doing the right thing as Youth Wing of the party is very weak courtesy of his lackadaisical attitude towards young people. ”

Mr. Adnan, who is also a university lecturer and public relations practitioner, called on the entire young people in the country to come together and unite themselves out patriotism by supporting any cause that will salvage this country