Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Swears In Six Commissioners, Reshuffles Cabinet

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Key Takeaways

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has sworn in six new commissioners.
The appointments followed confirmation by the Kano State House of Assembly.
Three advisers and 19 Permanent Secretaries were also sworn in.
Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u (rtd.) will oversee Internal Security and Special Services.
Professor Sani Lawan Manunfashi has been assigned to Higher Education.
Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya has been redeployed to Youth and Sports Development.
Hamza Kachaco has been transferred to the Ministry of Environment.
The Ministries of Information and Internal Affairs, and Solid Minerals and Mineral Resources, are still awaiting commissioners.

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sworn in six new commissioners, alongside three advisers and 19 Permanent Secretaries, as part of changes to the state’s government structure.

The swearing-in ceremony followed the confirmation of the six commissioner nominees by the Kano State House of Assembly, paving the way for their formal assumption of ministerial responsibilities.

The latest development also includes the reassignment of some existing cabinet members, with two ministries still awaiting commissioners.

Meet the Six New Commissioners and Their Portfolios

The newly appointed commissioners have been assigned to different ministries across the Kano State Government.

They include Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u (rtd.), who will oversee the Ministry of Internal Security and Special Services, while Hon. Ibrahim Namadi Dala has been assigned to the Ministry of Investment.

Professor Sani Lawan Manunfashi will head the Ministry of Higher Education, while Hon. Muktar Ishaq Yakasai has been appointed Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

The other appointees are Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, who will oversee the Ministry of Science and Technology, and Hon. Idris Garba Mustapha, who has been assigned to the Ministry of Special Duties.

Their appointments followed the approval of their nominations by the Kano State House of Assembly.

Governor Yusuf Reassigns Existing Cabinet Members

Beyond the appointment of new commissioners, Governor Yusuf has also made adjustments to the responsibilities of some members of his cabinet.

Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, who previously headed the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

Similarly, Hamza Kachaco has been transferred to the Ministry of Environment as part of the latest cabinet reshuffle.

The changes represent another adjustment to the distribution of ministerial responsibilities within the Kano State Government.

Two Kano Ministries Still Await Commissioners

Despite the latest appointments and cabinet changes, two ministries are yet to have commissioners.

They are the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Solid Minerals and Mineral Resources.

The absence of commissioners in the two ministries means that the latest appointments have not filled all the outstanding ministerial positions identified in the report.

What the Latest Kano Cabinet Changes Reveal

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s latest administrative changes combine the appointment of six new commissioners with the reassignment of existing cabinet members.

While the new appointees have been assigned portfolios covering internal security, investment, higher education, humanitarian affairs, science and technology, and special duties, two ministries remain without commissioners.

The appointments, alongside the swearing-in of three advisers and 19 Permanent Secretaries, form part of the latest changes to the composition of the Kano State Government.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many new commissioners did Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf swear in?

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf swore in six new commissioners following their confirmation by the Kano State House of Assembly.

2. Who are the newly appointed Kano State commissioners?

The six commissioners are Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u (rtd.), Hon. Ibrahim Namadi Dala, Professor Sani Lawan Manunfashi, Hon. Muktar Ishaq Yakasai, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa and Hon. Idris Garba Mustapha.

3. Which ministry will Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u oversee?

Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u (rtd.) has been assigned to the Ministry of Internal Security and Special Services.

4. Who is the new Commissioner for Higher Education in Kano State?

Professor Sani Lawan Manunfashi has been appointed to oversee the Ministry of Higher Education.

5. Which ministry has Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya been transferred to?

Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, who previously headed the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.