Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has relieved his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, of his position as commissioner of Higher Education.
The decision was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, who said the development was part of broader reforms designed to strengthen coordination, eliminate duplication of responsibilities and reduce the cost of governance.
The move comes amid rising political tension following an impeachment notice reportedly served on the deputy governor by the Kano State House of Assembly for allegedly refusing to defect to the All Progressives Congress
Under the restructuring, the Ministry of Higher Education will be merged into the Ministry of Education, which will now oversee all education-related functions in the state.
A specialised Directorate of Higher Education will be created within the ministry to manage tertiary education activities.
The directorate will be headed by a Permanent Secretary and supported by relevant personnel to ensure the effective administration of higher education institutions.
The statement explained that agencies previously under the now-defunct ministry, including the Scholarship Board, would return to the Ministry of Education.
State-owned universities and other higher education institutions will also be supervised by the new directorate under the merged ministry.
Governor Yusuf said the restructuring was designed to enhance efficiency, improve accountability and strengthen the overall quality of education administration in Kano State.
He also directed the Office of the Secretary to the State Government and the Office of the Head of Service to ensure the immediate and seamless realignment of the affected ministries and departments.
