Kaduna state governor-elect, Senator Uba Sani, has made his first appointment as he approved the appointment of Muhammad Shehu Lawal Molash as his Chief Press Secretary.
A statement issued and personally signed by the governor-elect on Tuesday evening indicates that the appointment takes effect from May 23, 2023.
Muhammad Shehu Lawal brings to the service more than 10 years of significant and relevant experience in strategic communication, political communication, image management, conflict resolution and peace building, and monitoring and evaluation.
Lawal holds a Masters degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy (MIAD) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, another Masters degree in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies from Kaduna State University, Kaduna, and Bachelor of Science (Political Science) Degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
He also obtained certificates in Interfaith Conflict Resolution and Conflict Analysis from United States Institute of Peace, Washington DC, as well as a certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from the Global Health Learning Centre, Baltimore, USA.
Muhammad Shehu Lawal served as Special Assistant to the Governor of Kaduna State on Political Matters from 2019 to 2023.
He played a key role in the design and execution of the media and communications strategies of the Kaduna State APC Campaign Council and the Northwest APC Presidential Campaign Council.
The Governor – elect urged the appointee to device effective strategies for publicising of government activities, interfacing with the media and relevant agencies, and positively projecting the image of the incoming administration.
The governor-elect wished him Allah’s guidance in the discharge of his new assignment.
