By Israel Bulus, Kaduna
In a move aimed at strengthening grassroots participation and promoting inclusive governance, the Executive Chairman of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, Engr. Bege Joseph Gaiya, has announced the appointment of 26 new aides across various sectors and wards within the council.
The appointments, disclosed in a statement by the Special Assistant on Media, Publicity, and Strategic Communications, Jimmy Sheddy Jat, said the appointment was part of the chairman’s strategic drive to enhance representation and improve service delivery across the local government.
“These appointments reflect our unwavering commitment to inclusive leadership and community engagement,” Gaiya said.
“Every ward and sector deserves a voice in the governance process, and this is a step toward achieving that goal.”
Those appointed include:
Kenneth Bitrus Yakubu – Special Assistant, Christian Religious Matters
Thaddeus Hassan – Special Assistant, Support Group 1
Ndan Joshua – Special Assistant on Agric Plant and Animal Science
Suleiman Babylon Katoh – Personal Assistant, Ungwan Rimi Ward
Danladi Cheto – Personal Assistant, Madakiya Ward
Patrick Bala – Personal Assistant, Ungwan Gaya Ward
Bala Nchat Gora – Special Assistant, Voters Education and Sensitization
Lydia Lekwot – Personal Assistant, Zonkwa Ward
Nana Ariyak – Special Assistant, Women Affairs
Kelvin Umaru – Assistant, Print Media
Barnabas Dogon Yaro – Special Assistant, Youth Mobilization
Bitrus Manzo – Personal Assistant, Kamantan Ward
Noel John – Special Assistant, Voters Education 2
Umar Suleiman – Special Assistant, Youth and Sport
Michael Katung – Personal Assistant, Zaman Dabo Ward
Akawu Bature – Technical Assistant, Environment, Sanitation, and Forestry
Manasseh Ishaku – Personal Assistant, Gora Ward
Thomas Yahaya – Personal Assistant, Zonzon Ward
Aliyu Muhammed – Personal Assistant, Zango Urban Ward
Engr. Zakka Augustin – Personal Assistant, Works 1
Sunday Stephen – Special Assistant, Voters Education and Sensitization 3
Dogara Cletus – Special Assistant, Transport and Logistics 2
Danlami Shuaibu – Special Assistant, Political 1
Ayuba Markus – Special Assistant, Transport and Logistics 1
Hassan Musa Junior – Special Assistant, Special Duties
Evelyn Samuel – Special Assistant, PHC, Clinics, and Health Matters
Benard Williams – Special Assistant, Special Duties 2
Gaiya urged the new appointees to approach their roles with diligence, integrity, and a service-driven mindset. He also reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to build a responsive and participatory local government that truly reflects the aspirations of the people.
