Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sworn in six new commissioners, three advisers, and 19 Permanent Secretaries to strengthen governance in the state.
The swearing-in followed the confirmation of the six commissioner nominees by the Kano State House of Assembly on October 26, 2026, after a screening process.
The newly confirmed commissioners and their portfolios are Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u (Rtd.) for Internal Security and Special Services, Hon. Ibrahim Namadi Dala for Investment, Prof. Sani Lawan Manunfashi for Higher Education, Hon. Muktar Ishaq Yakasai for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa for Science and Technology, and Hon. Idris Garba Mustapha for Special Duties.
In a related development, the Governor approved a minor cabinet reshuffle. Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the former Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, has been moved to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. Hamza Kachaco was moved to the Ministry of Environment.
Following this reshuffle, the Ministries of Information and Internal Affairs, and Solid Minerals and Mineral Resources, are currently vacant pending further decisions by the government.
Governor Yusuf said the appointments and adjustments are meant to strengthen government institutions and improve service delivery. He urged the new appointees to show dedication, integrity, and a commitment to public interest. He also charged them to work together to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of Kano State.
