Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has accepted the resignation of Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Doguwa.
The development was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday and signed by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House Kano, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa.
According to the statement, “Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa formally tendered his resignation on Monday, 2nd March, 2026, with effect from today.”
While the official communication did not state reasons for his decision, political observers link the development to growing speculation that Doguwa is likely to emerge as the next APC state chairman in Kano.
In his reaction, Governor Yusuf, the statement noted, “expressed deep appreciation to Hon. Doguwa for his commitment, loyalty, and dedicated service to the people and government of Kano State.”
The governor recalled that Doguwa previously served as Commissioner for Education, where “he played a vital role in advancing educational policies and reforms, including the declaration of a state of emergency on education, before his redeployment to the Ministry of Water Resources.”
Highlighting his performance in the water sector, the statement added, “Within one year of his stewardship at the Water Resources Ministry, significant milestones were achieved in the rehabilitation of water facilities and the expansion of potable water supply to several communities across the state.”
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Yusuf further stated that Doguwa’s leadership “helped to strengthen institutional capacity within the ministry and improved service delivery in line with the administration’s vision of providing sustainable water access for all citizens.”
Describing him as “a disciplined and hardworking public servant,” the governor wished him continued success in his future endeavours and assured that “the state government would continue to build on the progress recorded in the Water Resources sector.”
The governor also reaffirmed “his administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring uninterrupted water supply and improving the welfare of the people of Kano State.”
Subsequently, the statement disclosed that the governor “has directed the Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Education, Gwani Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, to supervise the Ministry of Water Resources pending the appointment or redeployment of a substantive Commissioner.”
