Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has congratulated the former Director-General of Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, and Hon Balarabe Saidu Gani, following their successful screening by the State House of Assembly as Commissioners.
Former Speaker Kano State House of Assembly Balarabe Saidu Gani, who was asked to take a bow and leave was screened alongside the Former Director General of the Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who effectively answered all the questions at the screening session.
The Governor described the screening as an important milestone and a recognition of Bature’s over 22 years of professional experience, commitment to public service and contributions to information management and government communication.
In a congratulatory message issued by Governor’s Chief Press Secretary Mustapha Muhammad on Tuesday, Governor Yusuf commended the House, under the leadership of the Speaker, Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, for the thorough screening exercise and constructive engagement with the nominee.
The governor expressed confidence that Sunusi Bature’s wealth of experience in journalism, public communication and media management would contribute positively to the administration’s efforts to strengthen governance, transparency and effective communication with the people of Kano State.
The Governor urged him to sustain his dedication, professionalism and sense of responsibility as he prepares to take on the additional responsibility of serving the state in the Executive Council.
He reaffirmed present administration’s commitment to appointing individuals with the requisite experience, competence and commitment to deliver on the objectives of the Kano First Agenda.
Governor Yusuf wished Alhaji Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and Balarabe Saidu Gani, continued success in their public service career and expressed optimism that their contributions would further advance the development of the state.