Kano State Governor, Northwest Nigeria Abba Yusuf, has scrapped the Chief of Staff (CoS) portfolio, and sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Bichi.
Gatekeepers News reports that the announcement was made during a press briefing by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa.
According to the statement, the reshuffle is part of Governor Yusuf’s strategy to realign his administration for “optimum performance” and deliver “more dividends of democracy” to the people of Kano State.
“This is the first major reshuffle of my cabinet, and it takes immediate effect,” Governor Yusuf stated.
“The decision was made to enhance administrative performance and ensure a pragmatic political realignment that prioritizes the needs of Kano residents.”
The shake-up saw the removal of the Chief of Staff, Shehu Sagagi, whose office has been abolished. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, the SSG, was also dropped.
The reshuffle also saw the removal of five commissioners:
– Ibrahim Jibril Fagge, Ministry of Finance
– Ladidi Ibrahim Garko, Ministry of Culture and Tourism
– Baba Halilu Dantiye, Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs
– Shehu Aliyu Yammedi, Ministry of Special Duties
– Abbas Sani Abbas, Ministry of Rural and Community Development
The Governor directed these former officials, alongside the former Chief of Staff, to report to his office for possible reassignment.
