Salihu Tanko
About Salihu Tanko
Salihu Tanko is the Founding Curator of the Global Shapers Community at the World Economic Forum's Kano Hub and has a background in media and community development. He has worked as a freelance reporter for CNN and held various media-related positions, including Special Adviser Media for the Kano State Government.
Work at Global Shapers Community
Salihu Tanko serves as the Founding Curator of the Global Shapers Community at the World Economic Forum's Kano Hub. He has held this position since its inception in 2013. In this role, he focuses on fostering youth engagement and community development initiatives. The Global Shapers Community is a network of young leaders who collaborate on projects aimed at addressing local and global challenges.
Education and Expertise
Salihu Tanko studied Mass Communication and Media Studies at Bayero University, Kano, where he completed his degree in 1970. He furthered his education at Harvard Kennedy School, participating in the Executive Programme focused on Leaders in Development and Global Change Agents from 2017 to 2018. His educational background supports his extensive experience in media and community development.
Background
Salihu Tanko has a diverse background in media and politics. He worked as a freelance reporter for CNN and contributed to various online media platforms, including YPolitico and Ynaija. His career includes significant roles such as Media Marketing at Freedom Radio Nigeria from 2011 to 2016 and Special Adviser Media for the Kano State Government from 2018 to 2021. He has been involved in grassroots politics for over two decades.
Achievements
Salihu Tanko has held prominent positions in media and government. He served as the Director General of Media & Communications at Government House Kano. His contributions to community development and media have been recognized through his active participation in various initiatives aimed at improving local governance and youth engagement.