Governor Yusuf reshuffles special advisers in major Kano government reorganisation

Author: Nana IsmailPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
Governor Yusuf reshuffles special advisers in major Kano government reorganisation

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved a major reshuffle of his special advisers, scrapping the positions of Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs and Special Adviser on Liaison Offices in Abuja. Habiba Mustapha Barwa, formerly Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs, was reassigned as Special Adviser on Special Duties (Women), and Umar Uba Akawu moved to Political Affairs. Other transfers include Akibu Isa Murtala to Human Resources and Ibrahim Adam to Social Media. New appointees include Bello Nuhu Bello as Special Adviser on Administration, Ahmed Muhammad Aruwa as Publicity, and Buhari Sule Kura for NGOs. Six additional advisers will be announced after the governor's return.

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