Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle alongside senior staff redeployments in the state civil service. The changes, confirmed on Monday through a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, are aimed at strengthening governance and boosting service delivery across key ministries.
Under the new directive, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, has been reassigned to lead the Ministry of Transport. Meanwhile, Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, will now head the Ministry of Environment. The Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs, who had been overseeing the Transport Ministry in an acting capacity, will return fully to her substantive office.
Governor Yusuf directed all affected officials to complete their handover process by the close of business on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
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Reaffirming his administration’s focus on accountability and performance, the governor explained that the redeployments are designed to maximize capacity, align responsibilities, and ensure more effective governance. He also called on both appointees and civil servants to cooperate fully with the redeployed officials to guarantee a seamless transition.
Youth Empowerment and Security Measures
Beyond the cabinet reshuffle, the state government also launched training for 380 volunteer youths—part of the 600 recruited into the Special Anti-Phone Snatching and VIP Protection Guards. The two-week program will provide participants with security skills to help combat phone snatching, thuggery, and related crimes across Kano.
In addition, Governor Yusuf presented appointment letters to 4,315 former volunteer teachers, officially confirming them as permanent and pensionable staff. This move builds on previous approvals for 5,500 teachers in 2023, 5,632 in 2024, and 4,000 earlier in May 2025—further consolidating the administration’s investment in education.
