SAN FRANCISCO, October 14, (THEWILL) – Governor Umar Ganduje of Kano state on Saturday effected a cabinet reshuffle which saw the sack of five commissioners and the swearing-in of six new ones.
He explained that the selection of the newly appointed commissioners was based on their individual capability, integrity and acceptability in their respective contituencies.
Those relieved of their duties were the Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Muhammad Falali, Ahmed Rabi’u of Commerce, Hajiya Zubaida Damakka Abubakar of Planning and Budget, Engr Shehu Haruna Lambu of works and Prof. Kabiru Isa Dandago of finance ministry.
The newly appointed commissioners are Barr. Ibrahim Mukhtar (Justice), Engr Aminu Aliyu (Works, Housing and Transport), Alhaji Aminu Mukhtar Dan Amu (Finance), Alhaji Ahmed Rabi’u (Commerce), Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso (Special Duties) and Hajiya Aishatu Jafar Yusuf (Planning and Budget).
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for the new commisioners, Ganduje said the Kano government found it neccessary to inject new blood in its executive council being the highest policy making body for continiuty in formulating good policies that would impact on the lives of people.
He however warned them to desist from any form of corruption, as his government would not condone corrupt practice on the part of civil servants.
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