Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved a cabinet reshuffle involving commissioners and the appointment of two special advisers for better service delivery and optimal performance across key sectors.
In the development Hon. Adnan Nahabu has been appointed Commissioner for Higher, Vocational and Technical Education, while Prof. Ahmad Muhammad Bakori moves from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development to head the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development.
A statement from the office of the Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed Kaula on October 24 said Hon. Aliyu Lawal Zakari has been redeployed from the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to the Ministry of Agriculture, while Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa moves from Basic and Secondary Education to the Ministry of Special Duties.
Hon. Yusuf Suleiman Jibia takes over as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, and Engr. Surajo Yazid Abukur has been appointed Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development.
Hajiya Aisha Aminu, previously Director-General of the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency, now heads the Ministry of Women Affairs.
The statement further said Governor Radda appointed Hajiya Hadiza Abubakar Yar’adua as Special Adviser on Nutrition and Welfare Services, and Isa Muhammad Musa as Special Adviser on Cultural Orientation.
The appointees were charged to remain committed to the vision of his administration’s Building Your Future agenda and prioritize service to the people of Katsina State, while expressing confidence that the reshuffle will enhance coordination, deepen sectoral expertise, and accelerate the delivery of critical programmes across education, health, agriculture, youth development, women empowerment, and social welfare.
