- Kano government scraps Ministry for Higher Education
- Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo relieved of commissioner role
- Higher education oversight moved to Ministry of Education
- Reform aimed at improving coordination and reducing cost of governance
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the immediate scrapping of the Kano State Ministry for Higher Education as part of reforms aimed at improving coordination and efficiency in the state’s education sector.
With the dissolution of the ministry, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who also served as Commissioner for Higher Education, has been relieved of that additional appointment.
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The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, the functions of the scrapped ministry will now be consolidated under the Kano State Ministry of Education.
A specialised Directorate of Higher Education will be established within the ministry to supervise tertiary education activities across the state.
The new directorate will be headed by a Permanent Secretary and supported by the required personnel to ensure effective management of higher education institutions.
Under the restructuring:
• All agencies previously under the defunct ministry, including the Scholarship Board, will return to the Ministry of Education.
• State-owned universities and other tertiary institutions will be supervised by the newly created Directorate of Higher Education.
The state government said the restructuring forms part of broader reforms aimed at:
• Eliminating duplication of responsibilities
• Improving policy coordination across education levels
• Reducing the cost of governance
Governor Yusuf noted that the reform is intended to enhance efficiency, accountability, and the quality of education administration in the state.
He also reiterated his administration’s commitment to implementing reforms that will revitalise the education sector and secure a better future for young people.
To ensure smooth implementation, the governor directed the Office of the Secretary to the State Government and the Office of the Head of Service to begin the immediate realignment of affected ministries and departments.
