From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has observed that the recent cabinet reshuffle in the state was done in the best interest of the state.
Addressing journalists during the State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, the Governor dismissed insinuations that the exercise, which affected the office of the Chief of Staff, Secretary to the State Government, and five Commissioners in the state, was an exercise of bad faith.
“In recent times, we made some decisions in the administration, including a cabinet reshuffle. As a result of this action, some lost their positions in the cabinet while some were reassigned to serve in other capacities. Let me remind the public that the action taken was in the best interest of the people of Kano,” Yusuf stated.
He observed that the replacement of some of the commissioners became inevitable, given the need to inject renewed energy into the government and the desire to fulfil his campaign promises.
He stressed that the state executive cabinet was now reinvigorated with fresh ideas to turn around the social and infrastructural development of the state.
“Let me also say that we have not dropped those affected for life. We have other jobs for them, so I want everybody to accept the decision the way it is. As for those that were reassigned, we urge them to bring their previous experiences to bear in their new places of work,” the governor said.
Meanwhile, he disclosed that the new commissioners would join the next executive council meeting, and their respective portfolios would be announced.