The Kano State Government has clarified why a directive on submission of files to the Kano State Governor’s office was suspended.

The directive, which instructed Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to temporarily pause the forwarding of files to the Governor’s office, has sparked controversy and speculation regarding the state of public administration.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar F. Ibrahim, the administration described the allegations as misleading and devoid of factual basis.

The government clarified that the directive was a strategic fiscal control measure rather than an indication of administrative gridlock.

According to the SSG, the instruction was issued in late December 2025, coinciding with the expiration of the state’s appropriation law for the outgoing fiscal year and the legislative processing of the new budget.

The government emphasized that during such transitional periods, prudence dictates a restraint on executive approvals to prevent unauthorized expenditures and ensure strict adherence to due process.

“Far from grounding public administration, the directive was a responsible administrative and fiscal control measure,” Ibrahim stated.

He explained that the move was designed to curb the culture of end-of-year rush approvals, which often compromise transparency and lead to illegal financial commitments that could expose the state to future audit queries.

The government assured the public that essential services have continued without interruption.

Critical sectors such as security, healthcare, education, and sanitation remain fully operational under existing statutory provisions.

The pause, the statement noted, applies strictly to new discretionary matters requiring fresh executive approval, pending the finalization of the new fiscal framework.

Ibrahim expressed regret that a lawful, precautionary, and governance-driven decision had been misrepresented as paralysis.

He reiterated the administration’s commitment to the rule of law and transparency, assuring citizens that appropriate directives would be issued to guide the next phase of executive operations once the transitional reviews are concluded.

This development comes amidst heightened political activity in the state, with the government urging the public to disregard narratives that suggest a breakdown in governance.