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The Kaduna State Government has announced the reappointments of Senior Special Assistants to the Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai.
A statement released on 1st June, 2019 through the office of Principal Private Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Salisu Suleiman, disclosed that the governor has begun making appointments to offices that do not require confirmation or approval by the Kaduna State House of Assembly.
The key reappointments made include Samuel Aruwan, Senior Special Assistant-Media & Publicity, Maryam Abubakar, Senior Special Assistant -New Media and Saude Amina Atoyebi, Senior Special Assistant -Administration.
Others include Mukhtar Maigamo, Special Assistant Public Affairs, Manasseh Istifanus, Special Assistant Media, and Nuhu John Gwamna, who was the Technical Assistant and Official Photographer during the first tenure, is promoted to Special Assistant.
“Malam Nasir El-Rufai has began announcing personnel choices, beginning with some offices that do not require confirmation or approval by the Kaduna State House of Assembly.”.
“Samuel Aruwan has been government spokesman since May 2015 and has twice served as the spokesperson of the Kaduna APC Campaign Council. He was one of the first appointments announced shortly before Malam Nasir El-Rufai was sworn-in in 2015, transiting to the role from his position as spokesperson of the 2015 campaign. He was also the Director of Media and spokesperson of the 2019 Kaduna APC Campaign Council.”
“He is a member of the Kaduna State Security Council. He is noted for the high sense of discipline, courage and boldness he brings to the discharge of his duties.” The statement reads.