Education
By Aminu Garko
Kano, Gov.Abba Yusuf of Kano State has merged the Ministry of Higher Education with the Ministry of Education to strengthen education sector reforms.
This is contained in a statement issued by his Spokesperson Sanusi Dawakin Tofa in Kano on Sunday.
He said a Directorate of Higher Education will oversee tertiary institutions, with agencies like the Scholarship Board returning to the Ministry of Education.
Governor Yusuf stated that the reform is designed to reduce the cost of governance while enhancing efficiency, accountability, and the overall quality of education administration in Kano State.
He reiterated that his administration remains fully committed to implementing far-reaching reforms that will revive the education sector and secure a brighter future for the younger generation.
Consequently, the Office of the Secretary to the State Government and the Office of the Head of Service have been directed to ensure the immediate and seamless realignment of the affected ministries and their respective departments.
