In a decisive restructuring move, Abba Kabir Yusuf has relieved Engr. Buba Galadima of his position as Chairman of the Governing Council of Kano State Polytechnic and approved the appointment of the Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, as the new Council Chairman.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the Kano State Government, which explained that the decision followed a broader restructuring effort aimed at aligning public institutions with the administration’s flagship Kano First Agenda.
According to the statement from Government House, the shake-up is part of ongoing reforms designed to reposition key state institutions for improved efficiency, accountability, and service delivery.
Engr. Buba Galadima, a prominent political figure, had been serving as Chairman of the Polytechnic’s Governing Council prior to the announcement. No further details were provided regarding the duration of his tenure or specific reasons beyond the restructuring framework.
In his place, the governor approved the appointment of Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, the Emir of Gaya, whose elevation to the council leadership signals what observers describe as a blend of traditional leadership influence and educational governance.
The appointment is expected to usher in a new phase of administrative direction at Kano State Polytechnic, one of the state’s key higher education institutions responsible for technical and vocational training.
Government sources say the restructuring reflects Governor Yusuf’s commitment to ensuring that tertiary institutions operate in line with the broader development blueprint of the state, particularly in areas of technical innovation, youth empowerment, and institutional discipline.
Education stakeholders in Kano note that governing councils play a critical oversight role in shaping policy direction, financial management, and academic standards within state-owned institutions.
Political analysts also interpret the move as part of Governor Yusuf’s continuing efforts to consolidate his reform agenda across sectors, including education, infrastructure, and civil service management.
While reactions continue to trail the development, attention now shifts to how the new leadership will steer the Polytechnic in meeting contemporary educational demands.
With the Kano First Agenda as its guiding framework, the Polytechnic’s Governing Council enters a new chapter — one that the state government insists will prioritise performance, stability, and institutional excellence.
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