The Zamfara State Government has approved the immediate suspension of Dr. Sirajo Abdullahi Shinkafi as the Rector of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara. This was announced in a public statement issued by Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, on Sunday.
Reason for Suspension
According to the statement, Dr. Shinkafi was suspended due to gross administrative misconduct and insubordination. The government assured the polytechnic community and the general public that measures have been put in place to ensure the uninterrupted administration of the institution.
Official Statement
The two-paragraph statement read in full: "The Zamfara State Government has approved the immediate suspension of Dr. Sirajo Abdullahi Shinkafi as Rector of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara, due to gross administrative misconduct and insubordination. The Government assures the Polytechnic community and the general public that measures have been put in place to ensure the uninterrupted administration of the institution."
The statement was signed by Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, and dated 14th June, 2026.
