….Veteran journalist moves from KTTV to Faruk Jobe’s office in fresh career development
By: Abdullahi Inuwa
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council, Comrade Aminu Garba Dandagoro, has been posted to the Office of the Deputy Governor of Katsina State as Chief Press Secretary (CPS).
The posting, approved by the Katsina State Ministry of Information and Culture, marks a significant career advancement for the seasoned journalist, who has been at the forefront of professional journalism and union leadership in the state.
The development was conveyed in an official letter dated November 13, 2026, addressed to the Deputy Governor, Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe.
According to the letter, Dandagoro, who previously served as a Controller of Reportorial at the Katsina State Television Services (KTTV) on Grade Level 13, has been cleared for the new assignment with immediate effect.
The letter was signed by the Director of Information, Ibrahim Mamman Malumfashi, on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture.
His deployment to the Deputy Governor’s office is expected to bring his wealth of experience in journalism, public communication and information management to bear on the administration’s engagement with the media and the general public.
Dandagoro’s appointment also comes against the backdrop of his leadership experience as Chairman of the NUJ Katsina State Council, a position that has placed him at the centre of efforts to advance journalists’ welfare, professional standards and media development in the state.
His transition from the newsroom and union leadership to government communication is expected to strengthen the flow of information from the Office of the Deputy Governor and enhance public understanding of government policies, programmes and activities.
The new assignment represents another chapter in Dandagoro’s professional journey, as he takes on the responsibility of managing the Deputy Governor’s media relations and communicating the activities of the office to the public.
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