Top Kano Commissioner Resigns Suddenly, Governor Yusuf Takes Action
- Engr. Muhammad Diggol, the commissioner for the ministry of project monitoring and evaluation, has resigned
- The development was confirmed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa
- Legit.ng reports that Engr. Diggol was initially appointed as the commissioner for transportation but was later reassigned to head the ministry of project monitoring and evaluation
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and governance.
Kano, Kano state - Kano state commissioner for transportation, Engr. Muhammad Diggol, has tendered his resignation letter "with immediate effect".
Diggol decided to quit after he was redeployed to the ministry of project monitoring and evaluation.
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As reported by PM News on Monday, January 6, Diggol did not state any reason for backing out from Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s cabinet in Kano state.
Diggol was initially and at the inception of Governor Yusuf’s administration in 2023 appointed as commissioner for transportation but was affected by the cabinet reshuffle as he was later reassigned to the ministry of project monitoring and evaluation, where he served until his resignation.
Recall that before his resignation, Diggol alongside the sacked secretary to the state government (SSG), Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, was earlier suspended by the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the state over what was described as disloyalty, abuse of power, and creating chaos in the party.
Kano: Governor Yusuf accepts Diggol's resignation
Meanwhile, Governor Yusuf has accepted Digol's resignation.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin Tofa Bature, on Sunday, January 5.
The Kano No.1 citizen expressed his gratitude to Engr. Diggol for his contribution during his tenure as a member of the state executive council (SEC).
Bature said:
“Governor Yusuf expressed his gratitude to Mr Diggol for his selfless service, unwavering commitment, dedication, and exemplary work ethic during his tenure as a member of the State Executive Council."
Meanwhile, the governor has recalled two commissioners he sacked in December 2024 and assigned them new roles.
Ibrahim Fagge, who was dropped as commissioner for finance, has been named as the chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, while Ladidi Garko, removed as commissioner of culture and tourism, is now the chairman of the Kano State Civil Service Commission.
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