By Usman Usman Garba
Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf says the decision to drop members of his cabinet rated below the performance of statutory schedules is underway.
Governor Yusuf, who confirmed the receipt of the report of the committee on the performance of members of the cabinet, disclosed that the public will sooner hear the government’s next line of action.
The Governor refreshed public thought on the plan cabinet reshuffle in a live radio interview with selected media outfits held at the Government House on Wednesday.
He explained that the report would not be useful now because his close association with them in the last one and a half years allowed him to know their capability in and out. Therefore, he would handily take the final decision on them.
He revealed that none of the present commissioners lobbied for the position, stressing that before their appointment, he considered experience, credibility and advice consultation.
He said what I expected from the commissioners was obedience to my humble self, to the NNPP and the Kwankeasiyya Movement, in addition to dedication to duty and to coming up with good initiatives for the development of the state.
On poverty alleviation, the governor said that people of the state benefited from free foodstuffs distribution in the urban and rural areas to cushion the hardship being experienced as a result of the removal of petroleum subsidies.
He assured that the gesture would be sustained to enable thousands of less privileged citizens to meet their daily bread.
The governor further said that KASCO company, which provides fertiliser for teeming farmers, is under upgrading with a view of providing enough commodities for farmers to boost food production.
The governor also revealed that the present administration has accorded priority to women and youth empowerment since its assumed leadership.
He disclosed that every month, 52,000 women and youths across the state receive N50,000 to set up a business and become self-reliant.
