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Gov Yusuf announces key appointments, swearing-in of new commissioners Monday

by admin January 5, 2025

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a series of strategic appointments designed to enhance his administration’s capacity to deliver effective governance.

In a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the appointments take immediate effect and reflect the administration’s commitment to good governance and infrastructure development.

Among the key appointees is Hon. Ahmad Muhammad Speaker, who will serve as Special Adviser on Publicity. Hon. Ahmad is a seasoned politician with extensive experience, including three terms as Chairman of Dawakin Tofa Local Government and a stint as the former APC State Organizing Secretary.

Similarly, Engr. Ahmad has been named Special Adviser on Works, a move signaling the administration’s renewed focus on advancing infrastructure projects across the state.

The Governor also appointed Malam Sani Abdullahi Tofa as Special Adviser on Special Duties. Malam Sani Tofa is a distinguished figure with a rich career, having served as a Khadi in Sharia Courts in Kano and Abuja, a retired Permanent Secretary in the Kano State Civil Service, and a former Director General of the Kano State Shari’a Commission.

Additionally, Hon. Ibrahim Jibrin Fagge was named Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, while Hajia Ladidi Ibrahim Garko will serve as Chairman of the Kano State Civil Service Commission. Both individuals previously held prominent roles as Commissioners of Finance and Tourism, respectively.

The statement further disclosed that the Governor will preside over a swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Monday, 6th January 2025, at 11:00 AM, in the Ante-Chamber of the Kano Government House.

The event will also include the inauguration of seven newly-screened commissioner nominees by the Kano State House of Assembly, alongside the newly appointed Special Advisers.

These appointments underscore Governor Yusuf’s unwavering commitment to assembling a team of seasoned professionals and public servants to propel Kano State’s development agenda.

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January 5, 2025 0 comment 4 views

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Kano Gov Sacks SSG, Chief of Staff, 5 Commissioners

by admin December 12, 2024

The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reshuffled his cabinet, dismissed the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief of Staff, the Commissioner of Information, and four other commissioners.

In a statement released on Thursday by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf explained that the decision was part of a broader political realignment aimed at enhancing the administration’s performance and delivering more democratic dividends to the people of Kano State.

Among those affected is Chief of Staff Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, whose office has been abolished, and the SSG, Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, who was relieved of his duties due to health reasons.

The statement noted the removal of the Commissioner of Information and other key officials, while some cabinet members were reassigned to new roles.

Governor Yusuf retained several commissioners, including the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi; Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Danjuma Mahmoud; and Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran.

Others who remained in office are; the Commissioners for Land and Physical Planning, Budget and Planning, Works and Housing, Solid Minerals, Religious Affairs, Youth and Sports, Investment and Commerce, and Internal Security.

Meanwhile, those reassigned are the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulssalam, who was moved from Ministry of Local Government to Higher Education; Hon. Mohammad Tajo Usman moved from Science and Technology to Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata from Higher Education to Science, Technology and Innovation.

The reassignment list includes several notable changes in Kano State’s cabinet. Hon. Amina Abdullahi has been reassigned from the Ministry of Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation to the Ministry of Women, Children, and Persons with Disabilities, while Hon. Nasiru Sule Garo moves from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to the Ministry of Special Duties.

Hon. Ibrahim Namadi, formerly the Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, has been transferred to the Ministry of Transport.

Similarly, Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa has transitioned from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Water Resources.
Other reassignments include Hon. Ali Haruna Makoda, who has moved from the Ministry of Water Resources to the Ministry of Education. Hon. Aisha Lawal Saji now oversees the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, leaving her previous post at the Ministry of Women, Children, and Persons with Disabilities. Additionally, Hon. Muhammad Diggol has been transferred from the Ministry of Transport to the Ministry of Project Monitoring and Evaluation.

In a related development, Governor Yusuf has dropped five cabinet members, including Ibrahim Jibril Fagge (Ministry of Finance), Ladidi Ibrahim Garko (Ministry of Tourism and Culture), Baba Halilu Dantiye (Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs), Shehu Aliyu Yammedi (Ministry of Special Duties), and Abbas Sani Abbas (Ministry of Rural and Community Development).

The governor has also directed the Chief of Staff and the five dismissed commissioners to report to his office for possible reassignment.

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December 12, 2024 0 comment 18 views

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BREAKING: Gov Nwifuru suspends two commissioners

by admin November 26, 2024

Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has suspended the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Moses Ekuma and his Housing and Urban Development counterpart, Francis Ori.

Their suspension was announced on Monday during the weekly state Executive Council meeting held at the centenary city, New government House, Abakaliki.

A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation on Tuesday, Jude Okpor, which was made available to newsmen read, “Following cases of gross misconduct and dereliction of duties by some government officials and matters related thereto, the Chairman of Council directed the indefinite suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development and months suspension of the Honourable Commissioner for Health respectively.”

Governor Nwifuru had at the weekend visited the health ministry premises where six officials were caught allegedly diverting government materials.

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November 26, 2024 0 comment 24 views

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Scout commissioners protest activities of alleged impostors in Oyo

by admin October 21, 2024

The Conference of State Scout Commissioners of Nigeria has protested the activities of individuals allegedly parading as leaders of the organisation.

The conference during a protest march on Monday, cried out that some people have been parading themselves as leaders of the voluntary association and urged Nigerians not to reckon with them and their activities.

Chairman of the Conference, who also doubles as Oyo State Scout Commissioner, Zack Ekanola, raised the concerns on behalf of the organisation.

Ekanola said the protest held at Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan, on Monday, noted that the alleged impostors have been moving around states presenting themselves as leaders of the association.

He added that such action is against the law guarding the association.

Ekanola said the World Organisation of Scout Movement instructed the aggrieved faction not to embark on a planned illegal extraordinary AGM.

“We only recognise our leaders, Honourable Dave Awunah as the board chairman and Engineer Babatunde Oyetayo as the elected Chief Commissioner. Any other person parading his or herself as a leader is not recognised.

‘’That is why we are coming together to reject their antics and tactics and their impersonation. It is thuggery and rascality taken too far.

‘’This is the first step we are taking. After this, we are taking a big legal action against all the imposters”.

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October 21, 2024 0 comment 36 views

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Senate confirms Adojutelegan, 20 others as RMAFC commissioners

by admin October 16, 2024

The Senate, on Wednesday, confirmed the appointment of 21 nominees as federal commissioners to serve on the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

President Bola Tinubu had appointed the nominees on August 7.

Among those confirmed on Wednesday were Prof. Olusegun Adekunle-Wright (Lagos); Dr. Nathaniel Adojutelegan (Ondo); Mr Amosun Akintayo (Ogun); and Mrs Linda Nkechi-Oti (Abia).

Others were Akpan Effiong (Akwa Ibom), Enefe Ekene (Anambra), Prof. Steve Ugba (Benue), Chief Eyonsa (Cross-River), Aruviere Egharhevwe (Delta), Nduka Awuregu (Ebonyi), Victor Eboigbe (Edo), Wumi Ogunlola (Ekiti), Ozo Obodougo (Enugu) and Kabir Mashi (Katsina).

Also confirmed were Adamu Fanda (Kano), Aliyu Abdulkadir (Nasarawa), Bako Shetima (Niger), Saad Ibrahim (Plateau), Modu-Aji Juluri (Yobe), Bello Garba (Zamfara) and Mohammed Usman (Gombe).

The nominees were earlier screened and recommended for confirmation by the Senate Joint Committee on National Planning/Economic Affairs and Finance.

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October 16, 2024 0 comment 35 views

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Nigeria health commissioners launch project for screening of 10 million people

by admin October 14, 2024

The Nigeria Health Commissioners Forum (NHCF) has announced the launch of a project to raise awareness and advocate for combating the rising scourge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly hypertension and diabetes, in the country.

In a statement made available to the Nigerian Tribune on Sunday, the Chairman of the Nigerian Health Commissioners’ Forum and Ekiti’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, said the project targets ten million people across the country for testing.

He added that the campaign, which has been endorsed by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and other stakeholders, is scheduled to run from October 28 to November 3, 2024.

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The statement reads: “NCDs such as hypertension and diabetes pose a serious health challenge, contributing to approximately 27% of all annual deaths in Nigeria. The likelihood of dying from these conditions between the ages of 30 and 70 is estimated at 17%, underscoring the urgent need for intervention.

“The aim is to screen 10 million Nigerians for hypertension and diabetes, marking a significant step in the fight against NCDs. The campaign will prioritize underserved communities, ensuring that vulnerable populations have equitable access to essential care. Citizens can visit any public health service provider or outreach site to get screened.

“The ‘Know Your Number, Control Your Number’ campaign aligns with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, as led by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare.

It is also consistent with the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) compact signed with the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, reflecting the shared commitment to improving health outcomes for all Nigerians.

“Governors’ spouses and other stakeholders at the sub-national level will lend their voices to support this cause, amplifying efforts to promote healthier outcomes for millions of Nigerians.”

The statement further reads: “This synchronized sub-national campaign represents a critical milestone in the fight against NCDs in Nigeria, ensuring a healthier future for millions of Nigerians.

With the combined efforts of state health leadership, the success of this campaign further strengthens the groundwork for future health interventions aimed at reducing the burden of hypertension and diabetes in Nigeria.”

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October 14, 2024 0 comment 38 views

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Why I mandated my commissioners to join social clubs — Fashola

by admin September 17, 2024

Former Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, has revealed that during his tenure from 2007 to 2015, he required his aides and commissioners to join social clubs across the state.

This mandate, Fashola explained, was aimed at ensuring that government policies and activities were more accessible and better understood by the public.

“During our administration, I mandated my aides and commissioners to join social clubs in Lagos so they could gain insights and educate people about government policies wherever discussions were taking place,” Fashola said.

Fashola, who also served as a former minister and is a patron of the Eko Club, shared these insights during the club’s 50th-anniversary lecture last Wednesday.

The lecture was titled “The Role of Social Clubs in Social Engineering.”

The ex-governor emphasised the importance of common interest as a key pillar of social clubs and urged Eko Club to reinvigorate its focus on sporting activities. Fashola noted that sports is a significant yet underutilised source of employment, especially in an environment grappling with high youth unemployment.

“Eko Club must return to its sporting objectives and lead the revival of youth inter-club competitions. We cannot rely solely on government efforts for the success of our athletes at international sports events,” he said.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria also called for the club to be more engaged in matters of public interest.

He added that Eko Club should expand its role beyond hosting events and be more involved in societal issues.

“It is my humble view that we have been somewhat detached from issues that affect our common interests. Eko Club is too significant and prestigious to be known merely as a venue for parties, anniversaries, and weddings, important as these may be to social engineering,” Fashola remarked.

He encouraged the club to focus on its future rather than dwelling excessively on its past, advising them to prioritize the next 50 years of development.

September 17, 2024 0 comment 34 views

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Commissioner’s sack: APC urges members of Obaseki’s cabinet to resign

by admin July 16, 2024

Following the sacking of Dr Samuel Alli as the Edo State Commissioner for Health by Governor Godwin Obaseki, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has asked other commissioners to resign and join forces with it to built a prosperous state.

According to report the party, however, described the sacking of the commissioner as admittance of the Obaseki-led administration’s failure.

The party, in a statement signed by Orobosa Omo-Ojo, Director of Publicity Committee, Edo APC Governorship Campaign Council and made available to newsmen in Benin City, noted the sack of the commissioner was not surprising, as he had allegedly been reduced to a mere supervisor in the State Ministry of Health.

The statement said, “The sacking of Dr Samuel Alli as Commissioner for Health did not come to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a surprise, but we frown at the scapegoating of Dr Alli who Governor Godwin Obaseki had reduced to a mere supervisor in the State Ministry of Health.

“The fate of Dr Alli like other commissioners serving in his administration, is as a result of Obaseki’s preference for use of consultants who he has leased Edo to, apparently to drain the state of resources.
“The government statement, claiming that Governor Obaseki is resolute on his finishing strong objective and that he will remove any obstacles that may hinder optimal service delivery to the people in the remaining four months of his administration, is deceitful and deceptive.

“Truth is, it’s late for Obaseki and the PDP to save themselves from the shaming that awaits them as a result of their complete failure to attend to the basic needs of Edo people, including health care, education, food security, infrastructure, and their general well-being.

“There is no magic that Obaseki can use to complete the several uncompleted projects that now look like abandoned projects.

“Rather than searching for more scapegoats, the Edo APC Governorship Campaign Council is calling on Governor Obaseki to step aside for a transitional government that will stop the wobbling that Edo State has become under his stewardship.

“For other commissioners who have also become spectators in their ministries, the APC Campaign Council is by this message, calling on them to resign and join forces with other patriotic groups to retrieve the state from Obaseki and his group of consultants that are determined to keep the state as their personal enterprise through the candidacy of Asue Ighodalo.”

July 16, 2024 0 comment 43 views

commissioners

Gov Yusuf announces key appointments, swearing-in of new commissioners Monday

Kano Gov Sacks SSG, Chief of Staff, 5 Commissioners

BREAKING: Gov Nwifuru suspends two commissioners

Scout commissioners protest activities of alleged impostors in Oyo

Senate confirms Adojutelegan, 20 others as RMAFC commissioners

Nigeria health commissioners launch project for screening of 10 million people

Commissioner’s sack: APC urges members of Obaseki’s cabinet to resign

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