- Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has sacked his Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Bichi, and Chief of Staff, Shehu Sagagi.
- Five commissioners were also removed, including those for Finance, Special Duties, Information and Internal Affairs, and Rural and Community Development.
- Governor Yusuf retained several commissioners, including Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi, and Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has made significant changes to his cabinet. The Governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature, announced the changes during a press briefing at the Kano Government House.
Retained Commissioners
- Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice: Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi
- Commissioner for Health: Dr. Abubakar Labaran
- Commissioner for Agriculture: Dr. Danjuma Mahmoud
- Commissioner for Works and Housing: Engr. Marwan Ahmad
Reassigned Commissioners
- Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulssalam: Moved from Ministry of Local Government to Higher Education
- Hon. Mohammad Tajo Usman: Moved from Science and Technology to Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
- Hon. Amina Abdullahi: Moved from Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation to Ministry for Women, Children, and Disabled
Dropped Commissioners
- Ibrahim Jibril Fagge (Finance)
- Ladidi Ibrahim Garko (Culture and Tourism)
- Baba Halilu Dantiye (Information and Internal Affairs)
The affected commissioners and Chief of Staff have been directed to report to the governor’s office for possible reassignment.
