Kebbi Governor Reinstates Suspended Commissioner After Four Months

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has reinstated the suspended Commissioner for Animal Health, Alhaji Kabir Usman Alaramma, four months after he was removed from office over alleged misconduct.

The reinstatement was reported on Monday, November 9, 2026, restoring Alaramma to his position in the Kebbi State Executive Council.

Alaramma was suspended in June 2026 when he served as Commissioner for Livestock Development and Fisheries. The suspension was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Yakubu Bala-Tafida.

The state government said the suspension took immediate effect and would remain in force until further notice. The commissioner was also directed to hand over all government property and official responsibilities under his custody to the Permanent Secretary of the ministry.

Although the government did not provide detailed information about the alleged misconduct at the time, the suspension formed part of disciplinary action taken against public officials in the state.

The latest development brings an end to his four-month absence from the state cabinet.

Alaramma’s reinstatement comes after the Kebbi State Government had earlier suspended him from his responsibilities in the livestock and fisheries sector. His portfolio is now identified as Commissioner for Animal Health.

Governor Idris, who leads the administration in the North-Western state, has repeatedly emphasised accountability, discipline and effective service delivery among government officials.

However, details surrounding the circumstances that led to the reinstatement, including whether an investigation was concluded or any disciplinary conditions were imposed, were not immediately disclosed.

The development has also drawn attention to the administration’s handling of disciplinary matters involving members of the State Executive Council.

The reinstatement restores Alaramma to government service after months away from office, although further details about his resumption and official responsibilities are expected from the state government.