Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Wednesday issued a stern warning to members of the state executive council against disloyalty in his cabinet.

The governor reminded the commissioners of the standing culture of loyalty, honesty, and mutual respect in the cabinet, vowing to take punitive measures against any council member who disregards the standard rules.

The governor read the riot act at the opening of the 23rd executive council meeting and the first edition of the meeting in 2025 held at the council chamber, Government House.

Yusuf, who welcomed the seven newly inaugurated Commissioners to the state council, emphasized the imperative of accountability, transparency, and maximum cooperation that must be imbibed.

“We have the opportunity to swear in the new Commissioners after their successful screening by the state house of assembly. The appointees are being charged to be committed and hardworking to their respective responsibilities and on behalf of the council, I once again congratulate the new commissioners,” he said.

“I want to reiterate that we expect nothing less than accountability, commitment and dedication to duties from you all. I would urged you all to extend maximum cooperation to all members of the cabinet.

“We don’t expect dishonesty, rancour, or unnecessary differences from any of you and anybody who tries to divide us here would be dealt with.”

The governor informed the council of the activities of his administration during the last quarter of the year 2024 and expressed delight over a series of successes and achievements recorded.

In the review, the governor cited the successful return of 150 students under the state foreign scholarship scheme from Indian universities after completing their second degrees.

He said the government is still committed to fulfilling the pledge to offer automatic employment to those with relevant specialties in medical and health-related fields and engineering majors.

Yusuf said the state Head of Service and Commissioner for Health have been directed to perfect all arrangements to bring the foreign-trained professionals into the state service.

Yusuf also cited the occasion of the 2025 budget assent which stood at over N719 billion, stressing the renewed commitment of the government to stimulate socio-economic growth in education, healthcare system, and infrastructural development.