The appointment was announced through an official release issued by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media. The statement explained that Daura was chosen based on his long years of service and deep experience in protocol duties within the FCTA.
Sani Musa Daura has spent over three decades working in the FCTA Protocol Department. In 2019, he rose to the position of Director of Protocol, a role he has held until the end of his service career. He is scheduled to retire from the civil service on January 24, 2026.
The appointment will take effect immediately after his retirement from active civil service, allowing him to continue contributing his experience to the minister’s office in an advisory capacity. The move allows the FCT leadership to retain his institutional knowledge and familiarity with official procedures, events, and diplomatic engagements.
The statement noted that the decision reflects continuity in protocol management and ensures a smooth transition from the civil service to political appointment, as Daura begins his new role following the conclusion of his public service career.