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<p>The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has officially appointed Bashir Hayatu Abubakar, popularly known as Gentile, as its Special Adviser on Public Affairs. The appointment was formally presented by the Secretary General of the ACF, Malam Murtala Aliyu (Matawallen Gombe), during a brief ceremony held today in Kaduna.</p><div class="dmaozz24" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>In a statement issued to the press, Gentile expressed gratitude for the appointment and pledged to bring his wealth of experience to bear in advancing the Forum’s public engagement and strategic communication efforts.</p>
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<p>Gentile, 60, hails from Kano and boasts an impressive career spanning over three decades in public communication, political strategy, and international relations. His credentials include:</p>
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<p>&#8211; A Master of Arts in Political Communication from City University, London (2009)<br />
&#8211; Participation in over 40 international conferences and seminars on media, politics, and public relations<br />
&#8211; Membership in prestigious bodies such as:<br />
&#8211; International Public Relations Association (IPRA)<br />
&#8211; Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (MNIPR)<br />
&#8211; International Political Science Association (IPSA)<br />
&#8211; Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON)</p>
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<p>Gentile’s career has been marked by significant national assignments and political roles, including:</p>
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<p>&#8211; Member of the Federal Government delegation to Sierra Leone in 1998 for the restoration of President Tejan Kabbah<br />
&#8211; Delegate to the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France and the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris<br />
&#8211; Former Director of Publicity for the defunct ANPP in Kano State (2007–2010)<br />
&#8211; Director of Communication for the ACN gubernatorial campaign in Kano (2011)<br />
&#8211; Senior Legislative Aide (Public Affairs) to former Senate President Ahmed Lawan (2020–2023)<br />
&#8211; Deputy Director of Public Affairs (North) for the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council (2023)</p>
<p>Currently, Gentile serves as a public relations consultant to various national and international organizations, leveraging his deep expertise in political communication and strategic media engagement.</p>
<p>The ACF’s decision to appoint Gentile reflects its commitment to strengthening its public affairs machinery and enhancing its voice on national issues.</p>
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