Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has reshuffled his cabinet, moving Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Haruna Dederi to the Ministry of Transport. This decision is part of the governor’s efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across key ministries.
Key Changes:
– Attorney General’s New Role: Haruna Dederi will now head the Ministry of Transport, a significant shift from his role as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.
– Solicitor General’s Redeployment: Mustapha Muhammad, the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Environment as Permanent Secretary.
– Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs: The Commissioner will return to his substantive role after overseeing the Ministry of Transport in an acting capacity.
Governor’s Objectives:
– *Improving Efficiency*: The cabinet reshuffle aims to maximize capacity, align responsibilities, and ensure effective results in governance.
– *Accountability and Transparency*: Governor Yusuf emphasized his administration’s commitment to accountability, efficiency, and purposeful leadership.
Additional Initiatives:
– Training for Youths: The state government has commenced training for 380 youths recruited into the Special Anti-Phone Snatching and VIP Protection Guards, aiming to equip them with skills to curb phone theft and related crimes.
– Teacher Appointments: Governor Yusuf recently presented appointment letters to 4,315 former volunteer teachers, bringing the total number of teachers recruited under his administration to over 15,000.
