JUST IN: Katsina Governor reshuffles entire cabinet

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved a major shake-up in his cabinet, redeploying several commissioners and appointing two new special advisers as part of efforts to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery across key sectors.

The reshuffle, announced on Friday in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Mohamed, takes immediate effect.

According to the statement, Adnan Nahabu has been appointed as the Commissioner for Higher, Vocational and Technical Education, while Prof. Ahmad Muhammad Bakori has been moved from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development to head the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development.

Other key changes include:

• Aliyu Lawal Zakari redeployed from the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to the Ministry of Agriculture.

• Zainab Musa Musawa moved from the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to the Ministry of Special Duties.

• Yusuf Suleiman Jibia appointed as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education.

• Engr. Surajo Yazid Abukur takes over as Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development.

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• Aisha Aminu, former Director-General of the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency, now serves as Commissioner for Women Affairs.

In addition, Governor Radda appointed:

• Hadiza Abubakar Yar’adua as Special Adviser on Nutrition and Welfare Services.

• Isa Muhammad Musa as Special Adviser on Cultural Orientation.

Governor Radda urged the newly appointed and redeployed officials to remain committed to his administration’s Building Your Future agenda, emphasizing the importance of accountability, innovation, and citizen-focused service.

He expressed confidence that the cabinet reshuffle will improve coordination, deepen expertise in strategic sectors, and accelerate the delivery of critical programmes in education, agriculture, youth development, women empowerment, social welfare, and economic growth.