Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has dismissed insinuations regarding the recent cabinet reshuffling, which affected the Chief of Staff, Secretary to the State Government, and five commissioners.

In a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, his spokesperson, Governor Yusuf said: “In recent times, we made some decisions in the administration, including a cabinet reshuffle. As a result of this action, some lost their positions in the cabinet, while others were reassigned to serve in other capacities. Let me remind the public that this action was taken in the best interest of the people of Kano.”

Governor Yusuf stressed that the need to drop some commissioners became pertinent to inject renewed energy that would strengthen the government’s policies.

With the appointment of seven new commissioners, who were recently screened and cleared by the state assembly, Governor Yusuf emphasised that the cabinet is reinvigorated with fresh ideas to drive the social and infrastructural development of the state.

“We have promised to deliver the dividends of democracy to our people. Unfortunately, we are already short of time to deliver what we promised, so we need to effect changes to speed up the process. We have reshuffled the cabinet to improve the system.

“Let me also say that we have not dropped those affected for life. We have other roles for them, so I want everybody to accept the decision as it is. As for those who were reassigned, we urge them to bring their previous experiences to bear in their new roles,” the governor said.

Meanwhile, he announced that the new commissioners would join the next executive council meeting, and their respective portfolios would be announced.

Kano: ‘I reshuffled cabinet to improve governance’ — Gov Yusuf