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Kano governor swears in new commissioners, permanent secretaries

Mr Yusuf also swore in 13 special advisers at a ceremony held at the Government House, Kano.

• January 6, 2025
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf [Photo Credit: Premium Times Nigeria]

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State swore in seven new commissioners and six new permanent secretaries on Monday as part of his administration’s efforts to provide good governance to the people.

Mr Yusuf also swore in 13 special advisers at a ceremony held at the Government House, Kano.

He announced that the portfolios of the commissioners include Ibrahim Wayya, information; Shehu Sagagi, investment, commerce, and industry; Dahiru Muhammad, environment; and Ismail Aliyu, finance.

Others were Gaddafi Shehu, power and sustainable energy; Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, rural and community development; and Nura Maaji, public procurement.

The governor charged the new appointees to be dedicated and committed to their duties.

He said their appointments were made after the careful selection of capable hands that would contribute to efforts to achieve good governance in the state.

Mr Yusuf said his administration would continue to provide infrastructure, education, health, women’s empowerment, water supply, and enhanced agriculture.

The governor commended the members of the State House of Assembly for their cooperation and dedication to the development of the state.

Responding on behalf of the appointees, the newly appointed commissioner for investment, commerce and industry, Mr Sagagi, thanked the governor for the appointments.

Mr Sagagi assured the governor that they would work tirelessly to justify the confidence reposed in them, vowing to live above board.  

(NAN)

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