GOV. YUSUF SWEARS IN 6 NEW COMMISSIONERS, 3 ADVISERS, 19 PERM SECS
By Aminu Garko
Kano, Oct. 30, 2026 (NAN)Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has sworn in six newly appointed commissioners, three advisers and 19 Permanent Secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery.
The ceremony followed the confirmation of the six commissioner-nominees by the Kano State House of Assembly on Oct. 26.
The newly sworn-in commissioners are Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u (Rtd.) – Internal Security and Special Services; Ibrahim Namadi Dala – Investment; Prof. Sani Lawan Manunfashi – Higher Education; Muktar Ishaq Yakasai – Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation; Dr Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa – Science and Technology; and Idris Garba Mustapha – Special Duties.
Yusuf also approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving two commissioners.
Dr Ibrahim Waiya, who was Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, was redeployed to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, while Hamza Kachaco was moved to the Ministry of Environment.
Following the reshuffle, the Ministries of Information and Internal Affairs, and Solid Minerals and Mineral Resources remain vacant pending further decisions.
The governor said the appointments and adjustments were aimed at strengthening institutions, improving administrative efficiency and repositioning key ministries for effective service delivery.
He charged the appointees to demonstrate dedication, integrity and commitment, prioritise public interest and work collaboratively to advance the administration’s development agenda.
