Kano state Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, announced the appointment of Abdullahi Maikaba as the new Technical Adviser for Kano Pillars during an unveiling ceremony held today at the State Government House….
Author: Mustapha Salisu
Mustapha Salisu, a graduate of Information and Media Studies (B.Sc.) from Bayero University, Kano, is the Coordinator of the Prime Time Institute for Development Journalism (PTIDJ) with experience in communication skills and public relations.
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