By Uzair Adam
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle and senior staff posting in the state civil service as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across key ministries.
In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the Governor directed the redeployment of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr.
Haruna Isa Dederi, to the Ministry of Transport. Similarly, the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Barr. Mustapha Nuruddeen Muhammad, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Environment as Permanent Secretary.
The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, who has been serving in an acting capacity at the Ministry of Transport, will now return to her substantive ministry.
Governor Yusuf instructed all officials affected by the changes to hand over to the most senior officers in their respective ministries.
The handing over and taking over exercise is to be concluded immediately, effective from Tuesday, September 23, 2025, before the close of business.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to accountability, efficiency, and purposeful leadership, the Governor said the reshuffle was designed to maximize capacity, align responsibilities, and ensure that government delivers effectively on its mandate to the people of Kano State.
He urged the newly redeployed officials to work with dedication and called on government staff to extend maximum cooperation to them in the discharge of their duties.