Kano Governor Reshuffles Cabinet

The governor of Kano State has reshuffled his cabinet with the appointment of Usman Alhaji Usman, as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Usman replaced Dr Rabi’u Bichi, who was sacked by the governor. Furthermore, a former president of the Guild of Editors, Halilu Baba-Dantiye, was appointed as the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce. In a statement signed by the Kano State Head of Service, Alhaji Muhammad Na’iya, the governor also approved the appointment of seven new permanent secretaries. They are: Halilu Baba-Dantiye, for Ministry of Commerce; Alhaji Usman Bala; Hajiya Bilkisu Waziri; Dr Saadatu Bala; Danladi Garba; Aminu Mohammed, and Aliyu Sani. The governor also gave approval for the immediate redeployment of six permanent secretaries to other ministries. According to the statement, the appointment and redeployment are with immediate effect.