Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Dr. Suleiman Wali Sani as the new Chief of Staff, Government House, Kano.
This was announced in an official statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
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Dr. Sani, a seasoned medical doctor, policy expert, and retired Permanent Secretary, brings to the position over four decades of distinguished service in the public sector. Prior to this appointment, he served as Special Adviser to the Governor on Civil Service Matters.
A graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he earned his MBBS, Dr. Sani further enhanced his academic and leadership profile with a diploma from Bayero University, Kano, and the prestigious mni certification from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru.
Over the years, he has held several top administrative roles, including Director General in the Ministries of Health and Commerce, Executive Secretary, and Permanent Secretary in various strategic state institutions. He also served as Chief Medical Director of the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital and Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital.
Dr. Sani is widely respected for his contributions to health policy, civil service reform, and social development. He has participated in over 40 state and national committees and has represented Nigeria in various international medical and administrative forums.
In a related development, Governor Yusuf has also appointed retired infantry officer Major General Mohammed Sani (Rtd.) as the new Director General of Special Services at the Government House.
Maj. Gen. Sani, a decorated and experienced military officer, retired from the Nigerian Army after serving in multiple command and staff roles. His military career spanned more than 35 years, during which he contributed to peacekeeping missions, conflict resolution, and national security operations.
The Governor’s Spokesperson noted that the restoration of the Office of the Chief of Staff previously scrapped in December 2024, is part of the administration’s broader strategy to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery across the state.
Both appointees are expected to assume their respective offices with immediate effect.
