Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving the reassignment of several Special Advisers and the appointment of new aides as part of efforts to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery.
The governor also abolished the offices of Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs and Special Adviser on Liaison Offices (Abuja), with the affected officials redeployed to other roles.
The changes were announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa.
According to the statement, Habiba Barwa, formerly Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs, Government House, has been reassigned as Special Adviser on Special Duties (Women), while Umar Akawu, who served as Special Adviser on Liaison Offices (Abuja), has been redeployed as Special Adviser, Cabinet Office (Political).
Other officials affected by the reshuffle include Akibu Isa Murtala, who moved from Special Adviser (Administration), Governor’s Office, to Special Adviser on Human Resources; Ibrahim Adam, who was reassigned from Special Adviser on Information to Special Adviser on Social Media; and Nasiru Isa Dikko, who was moved from Special Adviser on Non-Governmental Organisations to Special Adviser on Empowerment.
Yusuf also approved the appointment of Bello Nuhu Bello as Special Adviser (Administration), Governor’s Office. Bello previously served as Senior Special Assistant on Administration to the governor.
In a related development, the immediate past Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Ahmed Muhammad Aruwa, was appointed Special Adviser on Publicity.
Also appointed were Buhari Sule Kura as Special Adviser on Non-Governmental Organisations and Yahuza Ado Yankaba as Special Adviser on Motor Parks, following his promotion from Senior Special Assistant on the same portfolio.
The statement further listed Ahmed Tijjani Musa, Ibrahim Hamisu Rimi, Mustapha Abdullahi Rabiu Kura, Bashir Abdullahi Kutama, Naziru Abdullahi Karaye and Tahir Ado Rabiu among the newly appointed Special Advisers.
According to the governor, the restructuring is aimed at improving administrative efficiency and aligning government institutions with the priorities of his administration.
“This restructuring is aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing service delivery and ensuring that government institutions are better positioned to meet the aspirations of the people of Kano State,” Yusuf said.
He urged the appointees to justify the confidence reposed in them through dedication, loyalty and commitment to public service.
“Public office is a trust. Those entrusted with leadership responsibilities must discharge them with sincerity, accountability and commitment to the development of Kano State and the welfare of its people,” he added.
The statement noted that all affected officials have been directed to report to the Secretary to the State Government for further briefing, while portfolios for some of the newly appointed advisers will be announced upon the governor’s return to the country.
