Kano merges education ministries to drive reforms

Abba Kabir Yusuf, Governor of Kano State, has merged the Ministry of Higher Education with the Ministry of Education to improve coordination and accelerate reforms in the state’s education system.

The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the new ministry will include a Directorate of Higher Education to oversee universities and other tertiary institutions.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Dawakin Tofa said the directorate will be led by a Permanent Secretary and supported by staff to manage higher education effectively.

“All agencies under the former Higher Education Ministry, like the Scholarship Board, will now report to the Ministry of Education,” the statement said.

Governor Yusuf said the move is part of efforts to cut costs, improve efficiency and ensure better management across all levels of education in Kano.

He added that his government is committed to reforms that will revive the sector and provide a brighter future for young people.

The Office of the Secretary to the State Government and the Head of Service have been directed to ensure a smooth and immediate transition.