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- ↑ "Kano governor appoints Sagagi as Chief of Staff, Baffa Bichi as SSG, Laminu Rabiu as pilgrims board ES". 30 May 2023.
- ↑ "Kano governor appoints Sagagi as Chief of Staff, Baffa Bichi as SSG, Laminu Rabiu as pilgrims board ES". 30 May 2023.
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- ↑ "Executive Council". Kano State Government Official Website.