Urges Them to Measure Up to Citizens’ Expectations
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has assigned new portfolios to the seven newly appointed Commissioners.
Shortly after taking oath of office and allegiance, Governor Yusuf urged the new appointees to serve with dedication, integrity, and humility to salvage the present administration’s high expectations from the state citizens.
The 13 Special Advisers and 6 Permanent Secretaries also took oath of office.
Governor Yusuf tasked the Commissioners to foster teamwork and work in synergy to deliver expected results.
He explained that the choice of the new set of state executive council members were duly considered to accelerate his administration’s vision centered on good governance, sustainable development, and the well-being of the citizens.
“I remain fully committed to fulfilling my campaign promises. These appointments therefore reflect our determination to identify and empower individuals who will help us implement policies and programs that make a tangible difference in the lives of our citizens.”
“Over the past months, we have worked tirelessly to address pressing issues, including infrastructure development, education, healthcare, security, empowerment, and employment generation for the citizens.
“Today’s appointments and the creation of the Local Government Service Commission further demonstrate our resolve to build a more efficient and people-centered government,” Governor Yusuf maintained.
He further charged the appointees to serve the citizens with their best abilities by working hand in hand with each other to ensure effective service delivery.
He assured the present administration would do everything possible to transform the lives of its citizens positively.
In the new portfolios, the former Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, is assigned to the Ministry of Investment, Commerce, and Trade; AbdulKadir Abdulsalam, former Accountant General now commissioner in charge of Rural and Community Development while Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiye is deployed to the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs.
Governor Yusuf further directed Dr. Gaddafi Shehu Sani to manage the newly established Ministry of Power and Sustainable Energy; Dr. Dahiru Hashim commissioner for Environment; and Dr. Ismail Aliyu DanMaraya is now in charge of Finance while Nura Iro Ma’aji assumed the ministry of Procurement and Project Monitoring.
On the Special Advisers, Governor Yusuf said Yusif Jibrin Oyoyo is appointed as Students matters, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad Naniya (Emirates Council), Sani Musa Danja (Youths and Sports), Barr. Aminu Husaini Sagagi (Justice and Constitution matters), Sani Adamu Yola (Local Government Project), and Dr. Ibrahim Musa (Health Services and personal physician to Governor).
Earlier, the state Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General, Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi administered the Oath of Office for the appointees before the state governor.
In their separate votes of thanks, Commissioner Sagagi, Special Adviser Dr. Ismail Lawal Sulaiman, and Permanent Secretary Aminu Bashir promised to institutionalize government policies in their respective offices to ensure the vision and mission of Governor Yusuf-led NNPP administration are achieved.
