Uba Sani sacks information commissioner, appoints Ahmed Maiyaki as replacement

Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, has removed Muhammad Bello from his position as commissioner for information and appointed Ahmed Maiyaki as his replacement.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ibraheem Musa, the governor’s chief press secretary (CPS), stated that Maiyaki’s appointment is effective immediately.

Maiyaki was the managing director of Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC) before his appointment as commissioner.

While no reason was given for Bello’s removal, the CPS said he was the commissioner for education before his redeployment to the ministry of information.

He added that the governor expressed gratitude to Bello for his service and wished him success in his future endeavours.

However, in a resignation letter seen by TheCable on Tuesday, Bello voluntarily stepped down from his position as a commissioner and member of the state’s executive council.

“Reference to letter number GH/KD/S/171 dated 27th July 2023, appointing me as commissioner and member of the Kaduna state executive council, I wish to notify you of my decision to voluntarily resign with immediate effect,” the letter reads.

“I wish to place on record my profound gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity afforded me to serve in the capacities I did.”