Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has approved the immediate suspension of the state’s Commissioner for Health, Yunusa Musa Ismail, over alleged negligence of duty and failure to uphold the responsibilities of his office.
The suspension, which takes effect immediately, was announced in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Yahayya Sarki in a statement on Thursday.
According to the statement, the suspension remains in effect until further notice.
Governor Idris reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to accountability, discipline, and effective service delivery across all sectors.
He emphasised that public office holders must earn and maintain public trust.
The governor has directed the suspended commissioner to provide a written explanation defending himself against the allegations.
The decision to suspend the Health Commissioner is believed to be connected to recent criticism of the state of the health sector by social media influencers.
 The influencers were reportedly arrested by government officials following their comments but were later released amid public outcry and media backlash.
The move is seen as part of the governor’s efforts to address the ongoing challenges in the health sector and ensure accountability among public officials.
