Gov. Yusuf scraps higher education ministry to cut cost of governance
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has merged the Ministry of Higher Education with the Ministry of Education to strengthen education sector reforms.
This was contained in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, on Sunday in Kano.
Mr Yusuf said a directorate of higher education would oversee tertiary institutions, with agencies like the Scholarship Board returning to the Ministry of Education.
He said the reform was designed to reduce the cost of governance while enhancing efficiency, accountability, and the overall quality of education administration in the state.
Mr Yusuf reiterated that the administration remained fully committed to implementing far-reaching reforms that would revive the education sector and secure a brighter future for the younger generation.
According to the statement, 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.
(NAN)
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