Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has dissolved the state’s Ministry of Higher Education, a move that effectively removes his deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, from his role as commissioner overseeing the ministry.
The decision forms part of a broader restructuring of the state’s education administration, which will see the now-defunct ministry merged with the state Ministry of Education to streamline operations and strengthen coordination across the sector.
In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, the government explained that the restructuring is intended to fast-track reforms and improve the management of education in the state.
Under the new arrangement, the functions previously handled by the Ministry of Higher Education will be managed through a dedicated Directorate of Higher Education within the Ministry of Education.
According to the statement, “The directorate will be headed by a Permanent Secretary and supported by the necessary personnel to ensure effective management of higher education institutions in the state.”
It added that the restructuring will also return several agencies previously under the abolished ministry to the Ministry of Education.
“Under this restructuring, all agencies under the defunct Higher Education Ministry such as Scholarship Board will return to the Ministry of Education while state owned universities and other Higher Education Institute will also be supervised by the new Directorate under the merged ministry.
Governor Yusuf noted that the changes are designed not only to streamline administrative functions but also to enhance transparency and efficiency within the education system.
He reiterated that the restructuring would help reduce the cost of governance while strengthening accountability and improving the overall quality of education management in the state.
The governor also directed top administrative offices in the state to immediately begin implementing the new structure.
“Consequently, 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 and their respective departments,” the statement however reads.
