Abba Kabir Yusuf Reshuffles Kano Cabinet with New Appointments

On October 30, 2026, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf conducted a swearing-in ceremony for six new commissioners, three advisers, and 19 Permanent Secretaries after the Kano State House of Assembly confirmed the nominees. The newly appointed commissioners are Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u (rtd.) for the Ministry of Internal Security and Special Services, Hon. Ibrahim Namadi Dala for the Ministry of Investment, Professor Sani Lawan Manunfashi for the Ministry of Higher Education, Hon. Muktar Ishaq Yakasai for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa for the Ministry of Science and Technology, and Hon. Idris Garba Mustapha for Special Duties.

Additionally, Governor Yusuf announced cabinet reshuffles, transferring Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya from the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, and redeploying Hamza Kachaco to the Ministry of Environment. The Ministries of Information and Internal Affairs and Solid Minerals and Mineral Resources currently lack commissioners.