Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has relieved all Permanent Secretaries of their duties with immediate effect.
The action is in line with the present administration’s resolve to “vigorously implement the reform initiatives embarked upon by the government”.
The Governor also said firing was done to further ensure greater efficiency in service delivery.
In addition, he said the action was also taken to reinvigorate the top echelon of the state civil service for effective performance.
He directed the affected permanent secretaries to hand over to the most senior directors in their respective ministries or organisations on or before Wednesday, May 8.
He also directed them to report to the office of the Head of Civil Service for reassignment.
Meanwhile, all substantive Directors on grade level 16 or 17 as well as the permanent secretaries relieved of their appointment and who were interested, could apply for the positions.
He said interested applicants should submit their applications with their curriculum vitae and notification of last promotion or appointment to this office on or before Thursday, May 9.
(NAN)