Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has approved a minor reshuffle in his cabinet alongside senior staff redeployments within the state civil service.
In a statement issued on Monday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, said the move was “part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across key ministries.”
According to the directive, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, has been reassigned to head the Ministry of Transport. The Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, will now serve as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment.
The Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs, who had been temporarily overseeing the Ministry of Transport, is to return to her substantive role.
“All officials affected by the reassignments are to formally hand over the affairs of their offices to the most senior official in the ministry.”
“The handing over and taking over exercise is to be completed immediately, with effect from Tuesday, September 23, 2025, before close of business,” the statement read.
Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and efficiency, noting, “This redeployment is intended to maximise capacity, align responsibilities, and ensure that government delivers effective results on its mandate to the people of Kano State.“
“We remain committed to accountability, efficiency, and purposeful leadership that meets the expectations of our citizens.”
He further urged appointees and civil servants to support the redeployed officials, saying, “I expect maximum cooperation from all concerned so that the transition is smooth and productive.”
