Senator Uba Sani, the incoming Kaduna State governor, has appointed Muhammad Shehu Lawal as his Chief Press Secretary.
This was contained in a statement issued and personally signed by the Governor – Elect, stating that the appointment takes effect from May 23, 2023.
According to statement, Muhammad Shehu Lawal has 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.
He holds Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy MIAD from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Masters 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.
The new Chief Press Secretary served as Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Kaduna State on Political Matters from 2019 to 2023.
The statement says 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 North West APC Presidential Campaign Council.
Senator Uba Sani urged the appointee to device effective strategies for publicizing of government activities, interfacing with the media and relevant agencies, and positively projecting the image of the incoming administration.