Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda announced a cabinet reshuffle that includes the creation of a new Ministry of Livestock Development. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula‑Mohammed, disclosed the move on Saturday, saying it is intended to enhance service delivery and performance.
Prof. Ahmad Muhammad‑Bakori has been appointed to head the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development, after previously serving in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. Adnan Nahabu has been transferred from the Ministry for Special Duties to the Ministry for Higher, Vocational and Technical Education, where he will serve as Commissioner. Alhaji Aliyu Lawal‑Zakari has been redeployed from the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to the Ministry of Agriculture, and Hajiya Zainab Musa‑Musawa has moved from the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to the Ministry of Special Duties.
New appointments include Alhaji Yusuf Suleiman‑Jibia as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education and Alhaji Surajo Yazid‑Abukur as Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development. Aisha Aminu, formerly Director‑General of the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency, has been appointed to head the Ministry of Women Affairs. Hajiya Hadiza Abubakar‑Yar’adua has been redeployed from the Ministry of Women Affairs to serve as Special Adviser on Nutrition and Welfare Services, while Isa Muhammad‑Musa has moved from the Ministry for Higher, Technical and Vocational Education to become Special Adviser on Cultural Orientation.
Governor Radda urged the new appointees to remain committed to his administration’s “Building Your Future Agenda” and to prioritize service to the people of Katsina State. The reshuffle, which took immediate effect, is expected to improve coordination, deepen sectoral expertise, and accelerate the delivery of critical programs across key sectors, including education, health, agriculture, youth development, women empowerment, and social welfare. With these changes, the governor aims to reposition his administration for optimal performance and enhanced service delivery to the people of Katsina State.
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