The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has established the Kano Elders Council (KEC) to serve as an advisory body to the government of the Northern Commercial City.
The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, disclosed this in a press statement in Kano.
He noted that Kano State is blessed with numerous individuals who have achieved the pinnacle of their careers and are still very active in the state.
Dawakin-Tofa explained that the Council of Elders comprises former Governors, Deputy Governors, Senate Presidents, Speakers of the House of Representatives, Speakers of the State House of Assembly, Deputy Speakers, retired Supreme Court justices, retired Appeal Court justices, former Chief Justices of the state, former Secretaries to the State Government, and former Heads of State Civil Service.
“Additionally, the council includes the leadership of the Ulamas, the Business Community, the traditional rulers, former heads of security agencies from Kano State, and other distinguished elders to be identified and appointed by the government.”
He said the administration of Governor Yusuf will deliberately seek to harness their versatile expertise and wealth of experience.
The date for the inauguration of the council will be announced shortly.
Dominica Nwabufo
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