Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf says the decision to drop members of his cabinet rated below 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 capabilities in and out; therefore, he would single-handedly take the final decision on them.
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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 is obedience to my humble self, to the NNPP, and to the Kwankwasiyya Movement, in addition to dedication to duty and to come up with good initiatives for the development of the state.
On poverty alleviation, the governor said that people of the state benefited from free food 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.
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The governor further said the KASCO company that provides fertilizer for teeming farmers is under upgrading with a view to providing enough commodities for farmers in order to boost food production.
The governor also revealed that the present administration accords 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-sufficient.