Gov. Yusuf Scraps Higher Education Ministry

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has dissolved the state’s Ministry of Higher Education as part of a broader restructuring of the education sector in Kano State.

The ministry was previously headed by the state’s Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who served as Commissioner for Higher Education.

Under the new arrangement, the Ministry of Higher Education has been merged with the existing Ministry of Education in what the government described as a strategic effort to improve coordination and accelerate reforms within the state’s education system.

The development was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature.

Governor Yusuf explained that following the restructuring, tertiary education oversight will now be handled by a newly created 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.

“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.

“The move is part of the state government’s ongoing State of Education sector reform, aimed at repositioning the sector, eliminating duplication of responsibilities, improving policy coordination across all levels of education and reducing cost of governance,” the statement added.

Governor Yusuf said the restructuring is designed to streamline governance, cut administrative costs, and improve efficiency in the management of education policies and institutions across the state.

He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing reforms aimed at strengthening the education sector and creating better opportunities for young people.

“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.