Ganduje Appreciates Cabinet Members, Expects Hand Over By May 29

Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has commended his cabinet members for being dutiful, transparent, committed and prudent in the management of resources allotted their respective offices in the last four years.

He made the commendation today, Wednesday,  when he chaired the last Executive Council meeting in preparation to the next tenure in office, commencing from May 29th, 2019.

“I thank you for being prudent in the management of your respective ministries’ resources. You prove your mettle by exhibiting exemplary leadership,” he stated.

A statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Abba Anwar said Ganduje thanked them , “…for not being involved in any fraudulent activities during your time in office. None of you has ever been accused of any form of corrupt practices. This is commendable.”

He was also categorical in mentioning that, all the commissioners would remain in office up to May 29th, 2019, explaining that, “Today’s sitting marks the final Executive Council meeting. Not the end of your tenure in office. You will continue up to May 29th, 2019.”

The governor singles out his Deputy,  Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, at a point, whom he said “Came mid-way into the administration. But he contributed immensely towards the development of the state.”

He went further to commend the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, whom he described as the general coordinator of government activities.

For the Head of Service, Muhammad Awwal Na’Iya, he commended him for facilitating good working relationship between government and workers throughout the 4-year term, emphasising that “…the Head of Service did well in building cordial relationship between government and labour.”

“I have been in government for many years of my life, but I never had it so good and smooth government-labour relation than this. Throughout the four years, they have been peaceful with labour unions and workers generally,” he said.

On the appointment of new Permanent Secretaries, Ganduje reveals that, “We are putting in place procedures that will not pave way for business as usual. Business shouldn’t be as usual.”

Explaining further that, while appointing Permanent Secretaries, government would consider the inclusion of professional people, that, “…we must give technical people chance to come on board.”

The Governor assured that those who applied for the position, after being shortlisted would go through test and after being appointed, they would be placed on provisional period for six months before confirmation.

“There is going to be performance indicators, like well management of people, zero-tolerance to corruption, good and effective file management and transparency among others,” he discloses.

Ganduje thanked all the Council members for the role he said they played during the gubernatorial election that was held, encouraging that, “All members of my cabinet I am proud of you. We are still members of the same family. And I hope you will accept any assignment given to you in the next level, when you are given.”

Alhaji, Secretary to the State Government commended the governor on behalf of all members of the Council, for the opportunity given to them to serve the administration.