Gov. Yusuf Swears in 6 New Commissioners, 3 Advisers, 19 Perm Secs in Kano

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sworn in six newly appointed commissioners, three advisers and 19 Permanent Secretaries, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state.

The ceremony followed the confirmation of six commissioner nominees by the Kano State House of Assembly on October 26, 2026, after completing the legislative screening process.

The newly confirmed commissioners include Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u (Rtd.), Internal Security and Special Services, Hon. Ibrahim Namadi Dala, Investment Prof. Sani Lawan Manunfashi, Higher Education, Hon. Muktar Ishaq Yakasai, Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, Scence and Technology while Hon. Idris Garba Mustapha is assigned to Special Duties.

In a related development, Governor Yusuf has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving the redeployment of two commissioners to different ministries.

Under the new arrangement, Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, who previously served as Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

Similarly, Hamza Kachaco has been moved to the Ministry of Environment.

Following the reshuffle, the Ministries of Information and Internal Affairs, as well as Solid Minerals and Mineral Resources, remain vacant pending further decisions by the state government.

The Governor said the appointments and administrative adjustments were aimed at strengthening government institutions, improving administrative efficiency and repositioning key ministries for effective service delivery.

He urged the newly sworn-in commissioners, advisers and Permanent Secretaries to demonstrate dedication, integrity and commitment to their responsibilities, stressing the need to prioritise public interest and work towards the development of Kano State.

Governor Yusuf further charged them to work collaboratively in advancing the administration’s development agenda and delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.

He congratulated the appointees and wished them success in their respective assignments.