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Governor Yusuf orders Kano commissioners to complete handover, resume work on Tuesday

The governor shuffled his cabinet earlier this week.

• December 15, 2024
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf [Photo Credit: Premium Times Nigeria]

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has directed all the commissioners reassigned in the recent cabinet shuffle to ensure a smooth handover and assumption of duty before the close of business on Tuesday.

Mr Yusuf, who issued the directive through his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the cabinet changes would take full effect during the next meeting of the state executive council on Wednesday.

He emphasised the need to complete all the transition processes before then.

“All the commissioners affected by the changes are directed to hand over their responsibilities between Monday, December 16, and Tuesday, December 17, 2024,” he said.

The governor urged the state executive council members to redouble their efforts and uphold a strong spirit of teamwork, dedication and commitment to supporting his administration in serving the people of the state.

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