“A strategic grassroots politician, Molash 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”.
By:Ango Don-Bally
Six days to his swearing-in, Kaduna State Governor-elect, Senator Uba Sani has made his first appointment approval of Muhammad Shehu Lawal as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS).
A statement personally signed by the Governor – Elect, and copy made available to The News Icon, said the appointment of Muhammad Shehu Lawal, also known as Molash, takes effect from May 23, 2023.
Molash who holds the Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy (MIAD) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 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.
A strategic grassroots politician, Molash also holds a 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.
He served as Special Assistant (Political Matters) to the Executive Governor of Kaduna State on from 2019 to 2023 and was said to have 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.
The Governor – Elect 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. He wished him Allah’s guidance in the discharge of his new assignment.
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