Mohammed Tajo Othman is a Nigerian politician, Academic and retired Assistant Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service[1] who is currently serving as a Commissioner, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations, Kano State since 2023, he was appointed by His Excellency the Executive Governor of Kano State Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf[2][3][4][5][6]
Mohammed Tajo Othman | |
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| Kano State commissioner for science and technology | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Idris Unguwar Rimi |
| Assistant Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service | |
| In office 2008 – 22 June 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 June 1955 Ungogo |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | NNPP |
| Relations | Married |
| Residence | Kano |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria |
| Occupation | Politician |
Career
editMohammed Tajo began his career as Library Officer in 1977 at the then Gumel Advanced Teachers College. In 1982 Mohammed Tajo Moved to Kano State Institute for Higher Education, as Senior Librarian and in 1987 he moved Kano State Polytechnic as Principal Librarian and left as acting Chief Librarian in the year 1987 when he Joined Nigeria Customs Service where he stated career as Assistant Comptroller and retired on 22 June 2012 as Assistant Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service and entered politics.[7][8]
Politics
editMohammed Tajo was appointed as Special Adviser to Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso between 2012 and 2015. After the 2023 Nigerian general election Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf the Executive Governor of Kano State Appointed Tajo as Commissioner Ministry of science, Technology and Innovations[9][10][11][12][13]
References
edit- ^ https://customs.gov.ng/?paged=30&cat=15
- ^ Odogwu, Ted (20 June 2023). "Kano gov forwards 19 commissioner nominees to Assembly". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Kano Assembly screens, confirms 16 of 19 commissioner-nominees - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com/. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Kano State Government visit NAEC – Welcome". Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ News, Leadership (27 June 2023). "Kano Gov Swears In 17 Commissioners". Retrieved 8 August 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Okoronkwo, Nnenna (26 June 2023). "Kano State Governor swears-in 17 commissioners". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "CUSTOMS PROMOTES TWO ACGs REASSIGNS 7 OTHERS". Nigeria Customs Service. 9 June 2011.
- ^ "COMPTROLLER-GENERAL, 5 OTHERS IN BRUSSELS FOR STRATEGIC PLAN WORKSHOP". Nigeria Customs Service. 8 February 2007.
- ^ "Kano: Gov Yusuf assigns portfolios to new commissioners - SolaceBase". 26 June 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Oshunkeye, Shola (7 September 2023). "Kano State to Leverage Science and Technology for Development-Commissioner". The Crest. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Rapheal (8 August 2024). "Emir bemoans destruction of public infrastructure in Kano". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Reactions as Kwankwasiyya appoints 66-year-old retiree as social media chair - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com/. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ "Kano Governor Abba Kabir swears-in his commissioners, assigned portfolios - INDEPENDENT POST NIGERIA". 26 June 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2024.