Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has announced major changes to his administration by sacking the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, and five commissioners, while also scrapping the office of the Chief of Staff.
The governor, in a statement issued by his spokesperson Sanusi Bature on Thursday, December 12, cited health reasons for the removal of the SSG, Abdullahi Baffa Bichi. Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, who served as Chief of Staff, will no longer retain his position due to the dissolution of the office.
Additionally, five commissioners were relieved of their duties. They include:
• Ibrahim Jibril Fagge (Finance Ministry),
• Ladidi Ibrahim Garko (Culture and Tourism),
• Baba Halilu Dantiye (Information and Internal Affairs),
• Shehu Aliyu Yammedi (Special Duties), and
• Abbas Sani Abbas (Rural and Community Development).However, Governor Yusuf directed the Chief of Staff and the dismissed commissioners to report to his office for potential reassignment, signaling possible new roles for the affected officials.
According to the governor, the executive council reshuffle is part of a “pragmatic political realignment” to enhance the administration’s performance and deliver more dividends of democracy to the people of Kano. The changes take immediate effect.
