Kano: Gov. Yusuf Sacks Sagagi As Commissioner

By Ayodele Oni 

Sensing his closeness to the leader of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Kano state Governor Abba Yusuf has relieved Shehu Sagagi of his appointment as Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry with immediate effect.

Governor’s spokesperson, Bature Tofa, announced this in a statement on Thursday.

According to Tofa, the former commissioner has been directed to hand over the affairs of the ministry to the Director of Commerce pending further directives.

Yusuf expressed appreciation for Sagagi’s contributions during his tenure, noting his efforts in areas such as politics, religion, and the development of small and medium enterprises in the state.

He wished the former commissioner success in his future endeavours and reassured the public of his administration’s commitment to effective service delivery and good governance.

He noted that the move is part of ongoing strategic realignment of government structures aimed at ensuring systematic growth and sustainable development in Kano State.

Sagagi, an associate of the leader of NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was previously, redeployed from the post of the Chief of Staff to the Governor to his present assignment.

Sagagi was a one time State Chairman of the PDP and played a very crucial role towards the victory of the newly formed NNPP in the 2023 general elections.

Yusuf had in January decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) while some of his aides that are not willing to go along with his new party, resigned their appointment.

He was welcomed into the APC by Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu.