The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has accepted the resignation of the Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Haruna Doguwa.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, Doguwa formally submitted his resignation on Monday, March 2, 2026, with effect from March 3.
Governor Yusuf commended the former commissioner for his commitment, loyalty, and dedicated service to the people and government of the state. He recalled that Doguwa previously served as Commissioner for Education, where he spearheaded key reforms, including the declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector, before his redeployment to the Ministry of Water Resources.
The governor noted that within one year at the Water Resources Ministry, significant progress was made in rehabilitating water facilities and expanding potable water supply to several communities across the state.
He added that Doguwa strengthened institutional capacity within the ministry and enhanced service delivery in line with the administration’s vision of ensuring sustainable water access for residents.
Describing him as a disciplined and hardworking public servant, Governor Yusuf wished him success in his future endeavours and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to uninterrupted water supply and improved welfare for citizens.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, has been directed to oversee the Ministry of Water Resources pending the appointment or redeployment of a substantive commissioner.
