Kano Governor Sacks Head of Service, Appoints Acting Successor

The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has relieved the state Head of Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, of his duties with immediate effect.

The announcement was made on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, stating that the move is part of ongoing efforts to reposition the state civil service for greater efficiency, discipline, and improved service deliveryacross government institutions.

“We thank Alhaji Abdullahi Musa for his contributions and dedication to the service of Kano State during his tenure, and we wish him success in his future endeavours,” the statement quoted the governor as saying.

In the interim, the governor has directed Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, Permanent Secretary for Administration and General Services at the Cabinet Office, to serve as acting Head of Service pending the appointment of a substantive replacement. Musa has been instructed to hand over office affairs to Maimota by Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

The decision comes in the wake of recent political realignments in Kano following Governor Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move has prompted adjustments across political and administrative structures, with several appointees and officials being repositioned as the administration aligns with the new party structure while pursuing broader civil service reforms.

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