Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has appointed Idris Abdullahi Dawakin Tofa, former Permanent Secretary, Protocol, as Special Adviser, Protocol I, with effect from 30th October, 2022.
With the new designation as Special Adviser, Protocol I, Dawakin Tofa is now the top ranking Protocol Officer at the Governor’s office and the state in general.
In a letter dated 7th November, 2022 and personally signed by the governor, it reads, “…it is my pleasure to notify you of my decision to appoint you as Special Adviser, Protocol I, in the Kano State Government, with effect from 30th October, 2022.”
Governor places all the onus of the effective and efficient running of the entire protocol management in the state, on Dawakin Tofa’s shoulders, as the letter partly reads, “…I have conviction that you will justify the confidence reposed in you by remaining resolute in discharging your assigned duties of advising Government towards ensuring provision of excellent protocol services in the State.”
“On behalf of the Government and people of Kano State, I warmly congratulate you over this important milestone,” governor encouraged.