Ganduje to keep commissioners until May 29
By Ahmad Sorondinki, Kano
Kano state Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has said that all commissioners would remain in office till May 29.
In a press release signed by the Director Press to the governor, Abba Anwar, Ganduje commended his commissioners for being dutiful, transparent, committed and prudent in the management of their respective offices in the last four years.
He made the statement Wednesday during the last executive council meeting, saying this would not be the end of their stay in office, since his first tenure would come to an end on May 29.
“I thank you for being prudent in the management of your respective ministries’ resources. You prove your mettle by exhibiting exemplary leadership,” he stated.
According to Anwar, the governor singled out his Deputy, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, even though he came mid-way into the administration, but contributed immensely towards the development of the state.
On the appointment of new permanent secretaries, Ganduje reveals that “we are putting in place procedures that will not pave way for business as usual. Business shouldn’t be as usual.”
He explained further that while appointing permanent secretaries, the state government would consider the inclusion of professionals and technical people the chance to come on board.
The governor assured that those who applied for the position, after being shortlisted would go through test and after being appointed, they would be placed on provisional appointment for a period of six months before being confirmed.
