Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has dismissed all Permanent Secretaries in the state.
Okay Nigeria learnt this from the Head of Civil Service in a letter made available on Thursday evening.
The statement disclosed that the move was to “Vigorously pursue/implement the reform initiative embarked upon since its inception”.
The letter read:
“In line with the present administration’s resolve to vigorously pursue/implement the reform initiatives embarked upon since its inception, and cognizance of the need to further ensure greater efficiency in service delivery, as well as reinvigorate the top echelon of the civil service, Kano state has relieved all permanent secretaries of their appointment with immediate effect.
“Accordingly, they are to hand over to most senior director in their respective ministries/organisations on or before Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Equally, they are to report to the head of civil service for reassignment.
“In a related vein, all substantive directors on Grade Level 16 or 17 as well as the Permanent Secretaries relieved, who are interested can apply for the position of Permanent Secretary in the state civil service and should submit their application along with their Curriculum Vitae and notification of last promotion or appointment to this office on or before Thursday 9th May, 2019 by 4PM.”