Waya to Lead International Corporate Engagement in Kano Campaign Council

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed lawyer and seasoned politician Inuwa Waya to lead International Corporate Engagement in the campaign council, drawing on his extensive professional experience, administrative expertise and international exposure.

Waya, who spent more than three decades in public service with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), now Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has built a career spanning administration, legal practice and politics.

His international exposure includes visits to and work in several countries, including England, the United States and Dubai. These experiences have familiarised him with diverse professional environments, corporate practices and international relations.

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With his legal background, years of administrative experience and knowledge of international business environments, Waya brings a range of professional skills to his new role, which centres on engagement with international corporations.

Following his career in the national oil company, Waya has also become involved in public advocacy, particularly campaigns against political thuggery, the promotion of good governance and other social issues affecting communities.

He is also an established figure in Kano politics, having contested for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket ahead of the 2023 general elections.