Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has approved a cabinet reshuffle affecting several commissioners and announced the appointment of two new special advisers.

According to a statement issued on Friday night by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, the shake-up takes immediate effect and is designed to reposition the administration for greater efficiency and improved service delivery across key sectors of the state.

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

“Aliyu Lawal Zakari has been redeployed from the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to the Ministry of Agriculture, while Zainab Musa Musawa moves from Basic and Secondary Education to the Ministry of Special Duties.

“Yusuf Suleiman Jibia takes over as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, and Engr. Surajo Yazid Abukur has been appointed Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development.

“Aisha Aminu, previously Director-General of the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency, now heads the Ministry of Women Affairs.

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“In addition, Governor Radda appointed Hadiza Abubakar Yar’adua as Special Adviser on Nutrition and Welfare Services, and Isa Muhammad Musa as Special Adviser on Cultural Orientation.”

The Governor charged all appointees to remain committed to the vision of his administration’s Building Your Future agenda and prioritise service to the people of Katsina State.

He expressed confidence that the reshuffle will enhance coordination, deepen sectoral expertise, and accelerate the delivery of critical programmes across education, health, agriculture, youth development, women empowerment, and social welfare.