Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has confirmed plans to reshuffle his cabinet, with plans to remove underperforming commissioners.
The governor disclosed on Friday that he had received a report from a committee evaluating the performance of his cabinet members.
However, he emphasized that the committee’s findings would not influence his final decisions, as he is already familiar with the capabilities of each member from their work over the past 18 months.
Speaking during a live radio interview at the Government House on Wednesday, Governor Yusuf stated that the cabinet reshuffle was inevitable, as he had personally observed the performance of his commissioners and would make decisions based on his direct experience with them.
He also clarified that none of the current commissioners had lobbied for their appointments, noting that he considered factors such as experience, credibility, and consultations before making the appointments.
The governor outlined his expectations for the commissioners, which included loyalty to him, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and the Kwankwasiyya Movement, as well as dedication to their duties and the initiation of policies that would advance the development of the state.
Governor Yusuf also touched on his administration’s poverty alleviation efforts.
He highlighted the ongoing distribution of free foodstuffs across both urban and rural areas, aimed at easing the hardships caused by the removal of the petroleum subsidy.
He assured that the initiative would continue to support the most vulnerable citizens in the state.
In addition, Governor Yusuf revealed that his administration was upgrading the Kano State Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO), which supplies fertilizer to farmers, to increase production and support food security.
The governor further stated that empowering women and youth was a priority of his administration, with 52,000 women and youths in the state receiving N50,000 each every month to help them start businesses and become self-reliant.
