The Governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Uba Sani, has appointed Mr. Ben Solomon Dalhatu Kure as the new Managing Director of the Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC), a statement signed by Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor has said.
Mr. Kure replaces Mr. Ahmed Maiyaki, who has been appointed as the Commissioner for Information.
The new Managing Director is expected to build on Mr. Maiyaki’s work, which includes transforming the media corporation into a strategic vehicle for effective public information dissemination and management.
Mr. Ben Kure is a public communication expert and political strategist with a wealth of experience in various fields, including public service and banking.
His past roles include serving as Chairman of Jaba Local Government, Executive Secretary to the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency, and Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Governor.
Mr. Kure holds a Master’s degree in Conflict, Peace, and Strategic Studies, and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Geography and Planning.
He is also a Corporate Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) and a Member of The Institute of Management Consultants (MIMC).
While congratulating Mr. Ben Kure on his appointment, Governor Uba Sani wished him God’s guidance and protection.
With this appointment, Mr. Kure is expected to leverage his expertise to further enhance the Kaduna State Media Corporation’s role in public information dissemination and management.