Gov. Yusuf scraps higher education ministry to cut cost of governance
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has merged the Ministry of Higher Education with the Ministry of Education to strengthen education sector reforms.
This was contained in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, on Sunday in Kano.
Mr Yusuf said a directorate of higher education would oversee tertiary institutions, with agencies like the Scholarship Board returning to the Ministry of Education.
He said the reform was designed to reduce the cost of governance while enhancing efficiency, accountability, and the overall quality of education administration in the state.
Mr Yusuf reiterated that the administration remained fully committed to implementing far-reaching reforms that would revive the education sector and secure a brighter future for the younger generation.
According to the statement, the Office of the Secretary to the State Government and the Office of the Head of Service have been directed to ensure the immediate and seamless realignment of the affected ministries.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 2
Four suspected bandits arrested at Akure Airport: FAAN
Mr Agbebire commended the swift collaboration among the security agents which which led to the arrest of the suspects.
States
Return to APGA, youth leader urges Abia governor
Mr Chukwu said that APGA remains a political family that understands Mr Otti’s strengths, vision, and political journey.
World
Tinubu’s UK visit to deepen diplomatic, economic relations between Nigeria, Britain: Media Aide
Mr Ajayi said Mr Tinubu is the fifth Nigerian leader to be accorded a state visit by the British Crown and the first to be hosted at Windsor Castle
Hot news Home top
Presidency discredits Islamic cleric’s claim N500 billion budgeted for northern Muslim, Christian, traditional leaders to return Muslim-Muslim ticket
“Whoever believes that, can believe anything; including tales by moonlight,” Mr Onanuga said on Sunday in a text message to Peoples Gazette.
States
NPFL: Shooting Stars edge Wikki Tourists 3–2 in Ibadan thriller
Shooting Stars occupy fourth place behind Nasarawa United, level on points but separated by goal difference.
World
“I’m dead for coffee,” says Isreali PM Benjamin Netanyahu amid death rumours
Mr Netanyahu posted a proof of life video on his X page on Sunday.
