Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has submitted 19 nominees for the post of Commissioners to the House of Assembly.
This was contained in a letter, read by Speaker Alhaji Isma’il Jibrin during a plenary session on Tuesday.
According to the letter, Governor Abba is seeking approval to appoint the nominees as commissioners and members of the State Executive Council.
Those nominated include; the Deputy Governor, Abdulsalam Gwarzo, Umar Doguwa, Abubakar Yusuf, Musa Shanono, Aisha Saji, Ladidi Garko, Yusuf Mata, Nasiru Sule Garo and Halilu Dan Tiye.
Others are, Ali Makoda, Danjuma Mahmud, Abbas Abbas, Adamu Kibiya, Safiyanu Hamza, Tijjani Auwal, Haruna Dederi, Adamu Kibiya, Marwan Ahmed, Digwal Muhammad and Taju Zaura.
In their separate contributions, members representing Rimin Gado/ Tofa and Ungoggo, Muhammad Butu who doubles as the Deputy Speaker, and Aminu Sa’adu Ungoggo said that “the timely screening and confirmation of the nominees, would pave the way for the development of the state, in various aspects.”
They said that Commissioners are part of the state executive council, who would support the Governor in implementing policies and programmes, as provided by the constitution.
After careful deliberations, the House resolved to invite the 19 nominees for screening on Wednesday 21st June 2023.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
