Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Merges Education Ministries

On Sunday, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State announced the merger of the Ministry of Higher Education with the Ministry of Education as part of efforts to strengthen coordination and accelerate reforms in the state's education sector. The statement, issued by the governor's spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, outlined that the new structure will operate under the Ministry of Education, which will establish a specialized directorate for higher education.

This directorate will oversee tertiary education activities in the state, with a director heading a permanent secretary and relevant personnel to ensure effective management of higher education institutions. The restructuring will also see the return of previously defunct agencies, including the scholarship board, to the Ministry of Education.

Governor Yusuf emphasized that this reform is designed to eliminate duplicative responsibilities, reduce government costs, and enhance the overall quality of education administration in Kano State.