Atiku’s Voter Engagement Office Expands Kano Steering Team with 14 New Members

The Office of the Special Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Voter Engagement and Coordination in the North-West Zone has approved the appointment of 14 additional members to the Kano State Main Steering Team as part of efforts to strengthen its leadership structure and grassroots coordination.

The appointments, announced in a press release dated October 18, 2026, were approved under the leadership of Comrade Idris Ibrahim U/Gini (Makama), the Special Assistant to Atiku on Voter Engagement and Coordination for the North-West Zone.

According to the statement, the development is intended to expand the team’s leadership capacity, improve stakeholder engagement and enhance coordination across Kano State.

The newly approved members are expected to work with the existing leadership to support team development, grassroots mobilisation and the effective implementation of the office’s activities.

Those appointed include Wing Commander A. K. K. Ibrahim; Dr. Maimuna Abdullahi Idris; Dr. Abubakar Ahmad; Hadi Usman Sudawa, fsi (DIS), retired; and Permanent Secretary Garba Musa Kwalli, retired.

Others are Alhaji Hamisu Musa; Barrister Hassan Tanko Kyaure; Hajiya Amina Ummulkhairi Umar BibiFaruk; Engineer Idris Datti Malam; Alhaji Lawan Sayyadi Dambatta; and Alhaji Sarki Mukhtar.

The list also includes Alhaji Auwalu Mai Dabino, popularly known as Zanna Abuja; Malam Jamilu Tanko; and Hajiya Halima Abdullahi Umar.

The statement said the expansion reflects the office’s commitment to building a strong, inclusive and well-coordinated leadership structure capable of delivering on its responsibilities across the state.

U/Gini congratulated the new appointees and urged them to demonstrate dedication, integrity and commitment in discharging their assigned responsibilities.

He also called on the newly approved members to work collaboratively with existing team members, guided by the principles of unity, discipline, mutual respect, accountability and effective coordination.

The office further acknowledged the contributions of existing members and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening stakeholder engagement and promoting responsible civic participation in Kano State.

The latest appointments follow an earlier announcement of the first batch of members of the Kano State Main Steering Team.