Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has appointed Dr. Suleiman Wali Sani as the Chief of Staff, Government House.
A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday, described Sani as an accomplished medical doctor, policy expert, and retired Permanent Secretary, saying he “brings over four decades of distinguished public service to the new role.”
Until his latest appointment, he served as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Civil Service Matters.
A graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with MB, BS degrees, Sani further enhanced his leadership credentials with a diploma from Bayero University, Kano, and the prestigious mni certificate from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru.
The statement said: “Over the years, he held several top administrative positions, including Director General in the Ministries of Health and Commerce, Executive Secretary, and Permanent Secretary in key state institutions.
“He also led major state hospitals such as the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital and Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital as Chief Medical Director.
“Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Sani has contributed immensely to health policy, civil service reform, and social development, participating in over 40 state and national committees and representing Nigeria in international medical and administrative assignments.
“He is widely respected for his commitment to public service, professional excellence, and community development.”
The statement also revealed that Governor Yusuf has appointed a “highly decorated retired infantry officer with over 35 years of service in the Nigerian Army”, Major General Mohammed Sani (rtd.), as the new Director General of Special Services at the Government House, Kano.
The new appointee has held several key command and staff positions and played critical roles in peacekeeping, conflict resolution and national security operations, it added.
A seasoned military officer, he served the Nigerian Army in various strategic and operational roles before his retirement.
According to the governor’s spokesperson, the decision to restore the Office of the Chief of Staff—after it was scrapped in December 2024—was part of the ongoing efforts by the governor to strengthen governance and service delivery in Kano State.
While congratulating the new appointees, he said the two key roles are expected to assume office with immediate effect.
