Muazu Magaji, former commissioner for works and infrastructure in Kano, has been appointed as the state’s chairman, Gas Pipeline Project Delivery and Gas Industrialisation Committee.

Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano, had sacked Magaji in April for his “unguarded utterances” over the demise of Abba Kyari, the late chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a series of posts on his Facebook page, Magaji had mocked the late chief of staff who died of COVID-19 complications.

“Win win … Nigeria is free and Abba Kyari dies in epidemic… The martyrdom of man is perfect!” one of Magaji’s posts read.

However, the former commissioner had apologised, saying “I could not have celebrated the death of any human being; because it’s against my culture, social civilization and most importantly, the teaching of my religion.”

Magaji’s new appointment was contained in a letter dated October 29, and signed by Bilkisu Maimota, permanent secretary, research, evaluation and political affairs directorate, office of the secretary to the Kano state government.

“Your appointment into the committee is predicated upon your professional qualification, vast experience, patriotic disposition. I hope that you bring these sterling qualities to bear on the assignment in line with the collective resolve to promote the overall development of the state,” the letter read.

The committee is expected to work with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on the implementation of the NNPC-AKK gas pipeline project.

In a related development, Ganduje has also reinstated Salihu Tanko-Yakasai, his spokesman, who was suspended for allegedly criticising the president.

Conceal Your Intentions
Use decoyed objects and desires and red herrings to throw people off the scent

Hide your intentions not by closing up (with the risk of appearing secretive, and making people suspicious) but by talking endlessly about your desires and goals— just not your real ones. You will kill three birds with one stone: You appear friendly, open, and trusting; you conceal your intentions; and you send your rivals on time-consuming wild-goose chases.

Use smoke screens to disguise your actions. This derives from a simple truth: people can only focus on one thing at a time. It is really too difficult for them to imagine that the bland and harmless person they are dealing with is simultaneously setting up something else