Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has appointed four new managing directors to lead key agencies under his administration’s economic revitalisation agenda to boost enterprises in the state.
The appointees, drawn from diverse professional backgrounds, have been tasked with driving innovation, competitiveness, and improved service delivery across critical sectors, including market development, industrial finance, livestock regulation, and ranch management.
Governor Sani, while congratulating the new appointees in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa, emphasised the importance of their roles in advancing the state’s economic goals. “These appointments reflect our commitment to repositioning Kaduna’s public enterprises for optimal performance,” he said. “I charge the new leaders to be adaptive, innovative, and focused on delivering tangible results for the people of Kaduna State.”
Leading the Kaduna Markets Development and Management Company as Acting Managing Director is Ahmed Shehu Haruna, a seasoned financial expert and chartered accountant. With nearly a decade of experience in financial consulting, including roles at KPMG and Haruna Yahaya & Co., Haruna brings a wealth of expertise in forensic audits and public sector financial management.
His recent work includes leading the financial consultancy for an ECOWAS renewable energy project in Cape Verde. “I am honoured by this opportunity to contribute to Kaduna’s economic growth,” Haruna said. “We will prioritise efficiency and transparency in managing our markets to stimulate commerce and job creation.”*
Barrister Naymarie Musa-Akande takes the helm at the Kaduna Industrial and Finance Company Limited, bringing a blend of legal acumen and political experience. A former Kaduna State APC Woman Leader, Musa-Akande has served in various capacities within the state government, including as Special Assistant on Legal and Political Matters. With a background in international development and ongoing doctoral studies in leadership, she expressed optimism about her new role. “This is a chance to drive industrial growth through strategic financing and legal frameworks that support business development,” she remarked.
Ibrahim Abdulkarim Adamu, the newly appointed Managing Director of the Kaduna State Livestock Regulatory Authority, is a veteran accountant and former head of the state’s markets development agency. His deep understanding of public sector accounting and regulatory oversight is expected to strengthen the livestock sector, a critical component of Kaduna’s agrarian economy. “Our focus will be on modernising livestock management to boost productivity and curb conflicts,” Adamu stated.
Meanwhile, Ibrahim Yusuf, an expert in dairy and livestock value chains, assumes leadership of the Kaduna Ranch Development Company Limited. With a track record of improving operational efficiency in agricultural projects, Yusuf previously consulted for organisations such as Sahel Consulting and Christian Aid. “Sustainable ranching is key to resolving farmer-herder clashes and enhancing food security,” he said. “We will leverage best practices to transform Kaduna’s livestock sector.”
“We have no doubt that these individuals will justify the confidence reposed in them,” said Ibraheem Musa, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, in a statement announcing the appointments. “Their mandate is clear: to elevate these institutions for the benefit of all Kaduna residents.”
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