Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sworn in 19 permanent secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen the state civil service and improve the administration of public institutions.

The officials were sworn in at a ceremony held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, according to a statement issued on Friday by the spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

“The appointments were based on merit, years of service, professional competence and commitment to the development of the state,” Yusuf said.

“The permanent secretaries are critical to the effective functioning of the civil service. They are responsible for providing administrative leadership, ensuring continuity in governance and translating government policies into practical results,” Yusuf said.

The governor urged the newly appointed officials to regard their elevation as a call to greater responsibility, charging them to demonstrate dedication, discipline and commitment to public service.

“I’m calling on you to uphold integrity, transparency and accountability, ensure effective implementation of government decisions and manage public resources responsibly,” he also urged.

Yusuf further emphasised the need for teamwork, institutional coordination and professionalism in achieving his administration’s development objectives.

Those sworn in are Yusuf Aliyu Abubakar, Hajiya Aishatu Abdulkadir, Alhaji Muhammad Musbahu Yahuza, Hajiya Hauwa Nuhu Wali, Dr Sani Lawan Gwarzo, Engr Garba Dauda, Dr Halima Ibrahim Mukhtar, Hannatu Ado Gwaram, Hajiya Rabi Ibrahim Waya and Hajiya Umma Dallatu.

Others are Alhaji Muhammad Sani Suleiman, Bashir Yusuf Al’Awwal, Umma Abbas Sanusi, Alhaji Abdulkadir Shehu, Uwani Ahmad Balarabe, Tsoho Aliyu Rogo, Nura Abba Dandago, Rabi Inuwa Hussain and Alhaji Lawan Idris Shanono.

The appointments form part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen public institutions and promote professionalism in the Kano State civil service.