The Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the appointment of Alhaji Dauda Iliya as official spokesperson and Special Adviser on Media.
The Governor’s approval was released in a statement on Friday by his SSA on New Media, Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi.
Read also: Over 2,000 Patients Benefit from NMA Free Medical Outreach in Kano
Dauda Iliya is currently the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Borno State Chapter. He hails from Kwaya-Kusar Local Government Area in southern part of Borno State.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Linguistics from the University of MaiMaiduguri later obtained his master’s in Mass Communications from the same University in 2024. He has attended numerous professional courses and trainings.
He is a member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Union of Journalists and the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters.
Until his appointment, Dauda Iliya worked as a correspondent for the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria FRCN covering Borno State.
The statement added that Zulum conveys his congratulations to the appointee and urges him to utilise his wealth of experience in serving Borno State.
Recall that governor Babagana Umar Zulum list his spokesperson Mallam Isa Gusau, in February 2024.
Read also: Kano Govt Lauds ZDLH CoP, Pledges Timely Release of Immunization Funds
Read also: Gov. Yusuf Distributes Free Fertilizer to Farmers PWDs in Kano