Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has urged the newly sworn-in Commissioners, Alhaji Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and Alhaji Balarabe Saidu Gani, to discharge their duties with dedication, humility, transparency and the highest sense of accountability, in line with the principles of the Kano First Agenda.
The Governor gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony of the two Commissioners administered by the state Attorney General, Barr. Abdulkareem Maude at the Government House, Kano on Friday.
This was contained in a statement issued by Governor’s Chief Press Secretary Mustapha Muhammad on Friday.
The statement noted that Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa was sworn in as Commissioner for Information, while Balarabe Saidu Gani assumed office as Commissioner for Solid Minerals.
The Governor explained that the selection of the two Commissioners was carefully undertaken based on merit, competence, integrity, assuring that they are capable to contribute meaningfully to the development of the state.
He reminded them that public office is a public trust and commitment, urging them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and discipline in the discharge of their responsibilities.
Addressing the new Commissioner for Information, who previously served as Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Government House, Governor Yusuf charged him to bring his wealth of experience to bear on the Ministry by ensuring the timely, effective and strategic dissemination of government information to the general public.
The Governor particularly emphasised the need for increased public sensitisation and education of young people on the dangers of drug abuse, illicit drugs and tobacco consumption.
He directed the Commissioner to work closely with the recently established Kano State Multi Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to intensify public awareness campaigns and promote collective efforts towards tackling the menace.
The Governor also charged the Commissioner for Solid Minerals, former Speaker, Kano State House of Assembly Alhaji Balarabe Saidu Gani, to approach his new responsibilities with dedication, professionalism and a clear sense of purpose to ensure that the solid minerals sector becomes a significant contributor to the economic growth and development of the sate.
Governor Yusuf congratulated the two Commissioners on their appointments and prayed that Almighty Allah would grant them divine guidance, greater wisdom, strength and success in their respective assignments.
Governor Yusuf commended the state lawmakers under the leadership of Speaker Jibril Ismaila Falgore, for their cooperation, commitment and support in ensuring the successful screening and clearance of the nominees.
