By Anas Abbas
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has approved a major cabinet reshuffle and announced new appointments across key government agencies to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
The development, which takes immediate effect, was contained in statements issued on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed.
The move involves redeployment of some commissioners and the appointment of two new special advisers.Under the reshuffle, Hon. Adnan Nahabu becomes Commissioner for Higher, Vocational and Technical Education, while Prof. Ahmad Muhammad Bakori, who previously led Agriculture and Livestock Development, now heads the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development.
Additionally, Hon. Aliyu Lawal Zakari moves from Youth and Sports to Agriculture, and Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa shifts from Basic and Secondary Education to Special Duties.
Also, Hon. Yusuf Suleiman Jibia now oversees the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, while Engr. Surajo Yazid Abukur takes charge of Youth and Sports Development. Hajiya Aisha Aminu, former Director-General of the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency, becomes Commissioner for Women Affairs.
Governor Radda further appointed Hajiya Hadiza Abubakar Yar’adua as Special Adviser on Nutrition and Welfare Services, and Isa Muhammad Musa as Special Adviser on Cultural Orientation.
He urged all appointees to align with his administration’s Building Your Future agenda focused on accountability, innovation, and improved governance.
However, the governor appointed Engr. Abba Junaidu, MNSE, as Chairman of the Katsina State Road Maintenance Agency (KASROMA).
He also appointed Dr. Babangida Ruma as Director-General of the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA), describing him as a technologist and youth advocate previously recognised by UNESCO as the “Father of Technology and Innovation.”
Former Head of Service, Idris Usman Tune, was appointed Chairman of the Katsina State Civil Service Commission.
The Katsina State Pension Bureau was reconstituted with Ibrahim Boyi Dutsinma as Part-Time Chairman, Musa Rabiu Mahuta as Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Abbati Ibrahim Masanawa as Executive Director of Operations, and Usman Shehu as Executive Director of ICT and Database Management. Dr. Faruk Aminu will serve as Independent Observer.
Similarly, for the Katsina State and Local Government Pension Transition Board, Hon. Muntari Dan Ammani was appointed Executive Secretary, while Garba Sanda Mani, MNI, will serve as Part-Time Chairman.
Governor Radda expressed optimism that the changes will strengthen coordination and improve policy execution across ministries and agencies, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and people-centered governance.