Today, Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina state sacked his Commissioner of Education, Professor Halimatu Sa’adiya Idris.
A press statement signed and made available to newsmen in the state
by the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media, Abdu Labaran Malumfashi
quoted a letter personally signed by the Governor, saying the
Commissioner was relieved of her appointment with immediate effect. He
equally thanked her for the services she rendered as Commissioner of
Education in the state.
According to the statement, “In the letter titled “LETTER OF
APPRECIATION AND DISENGAGEMENT”, dated 21st December, 2017, Governor
Masari said her “contributions for the development of the Education
Sector in particular and the Government in general can not be over
emphasized”.
“The Governor added that during her term as commissioner, “schools
were rehabilitated and upgraded, new ones were constructed, teachers
were trained and the atmosphere made more conducive for learning and
teaching”.
“Governor Masari, however, stated that taking into account the fact
that political activities leading to elections would commence early next
year, “it has become necessary for the government to bring more active
politicians on board so as to fasten activities of governance,” the
statement however reads.
