Abba Yusuf Swears In New Commissioners in Kano State

On October 30, 2026, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf conducted a swearing-in ceremony for six new commissioners, three advisers, and 19 permanent secretaries. This followed the confirmation of the commissioner nominees by the House of Assembly on October 26, 2026.

The newly appointed commissioners include Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u (retd.) for the Ministry of Internal Security and Special Services, Ibrahim Namadi Dala for Investment, Prof. Sani Manunfashi for Higher Education, Muktar Yakasai for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa for Science and Technology, and Idris Garba Mustapha for Special Duties. The cabinet reshuffle involved the redeployment of Dr. Ibrahim Waiya from the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, and Hamza Kachaco was moved to the Ministry of Environment.

The reshuffle left the ministries of Information and Internal Affairs, and Solid Minerals and Mineral Resources without commissioners. Governor Yusuf emphasized that these appointments and redeployments aim to strengthen government institutions and improve service delivery.