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Nigeria - Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in a bid to reduce the cost of governance, has slashedd the number of ministries in the state from 19 to 13.
In a statement released on Tuesday, his spokesperson, Samaila Aruwan,said Mr. Elrufai would also place strict limits on the number of aides the thirteen commissioners to be appointed, can recruit.
El-Rufai repeatedly stated that Kaduna state government must direct more of its resources to delivering public services, and that such a move requires a reduction in the proportion of funds expanded by government.
The release added that the realignment of mandates has also resulted in the emergence of two new departments.
"Each ministry will henceforth have its own public relations unit attached to the office of its chief executive," he added.

In a statement released on Tuesday, his spokesperson, Samaila Aruwan,said Mr. Elrufai would also place strict limits on the number of aides the thirteen commissioners to be appointed, can recruit.
El-Rufai repeatedly stated that Kaduna state government must direct more of its resources to delivering public services, and that such a move requires a reduction in the proportion of funds expanded by government.
The release added that the realignment of mandates has also resulted in the emergence of two new departments.
"Each ministry will henceforth have its own public relations unit attached to the office of its chief executive," he added.