Kano State has a new set of leaders in its civil service as the state government appointed 19 new permanent secretaries and redeployed 14 serving permanent secretaries on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

New Appointments

The appointments were made by the state Head of Civil Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu-Maimota, who disclosed this in a statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Office of the Head of Civil Service, Rukayya Uba-Sulaiman. The statement noted that the new permanent secretaries will take up their posts immediately, with all handing and taking over expected to be completed by August 12, 2026.

The statement added that the appointments are aimed at re-strengthening the machinery of government for effective and efficient service delivery. It is hoped that the newly-appointed permanent secretaries will ensure the discharge of their duties diligently and with competence for the promotion of the lofty goals of the administration.

Redeployment of Permanent Secretaries

The redeployment of 14 serving permanent secretaries across the state's Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in the state civil service is also part of the move. This is aimed at ensuring that the state's civil service is effective and efficient in delivering services to the people.

According to Uba-Sulaiman, the state Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointments and redeployment of the permanent secretaries. This move is seen as a bold step towards strengthening the state's civil service and ensuring that the machinery of government is effective and efficient.

Background

The Kano State Government has in recent years taken steps to strengthen its civil service. This includes the recent upliftment of some deserving directors to the position of permanent secretaries. This move is seen as a way to inject new talents and ideas into the state's civil service and ensure that the state's machinery of government is effective and efficient.

Impact

The appointments and redeployment of the permanent secretaries are expected to have a significant impact on the state's civil service. It is hoped that the new leaders will bring their expertise and experience to bear on the state's civil service and ensure that the state's machinery of government is effective and efficient.

Key Facts

  • 19 new permanent secretaries were appointed by the Kano State Government
  • 14 serving permanent secretaries were redeployed across the state's Ministries, Departments, and Agencies
  • The appointments and redeployment take effect immediately
  • All handing and taking over are expected to be completed by August 12, 2026
  • The state Head of Civil Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu-Maimota, disclosed the appointments and redeployment in a statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Office of the Head of Civil Service, Rukayya Uba-Sulaiman
  • The state Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointments and redeployment of the permanent secretaries