Nine Commissioners’ appointment receives confirmation by Kano State Assembly

On Monday, the Kano State House of Assembly screened and confirmed the appointment of nine commissioners nominated by the Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, which was a sequel to a letter received by the House for the confirmation of nine nominees.

At Monday’s plenary session, presided over by the Speaker, Hon Hamisu Ibrahim-Chidari, the House announced Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa as an additional nominee.

According to the Speaker, they have sent an invitation to Dr. Aminu Ibrahim-Tsanyawa to appear before the House tomorrow (Tuesday) for screening.

The new commissioners include: Ibrahim Dan’azumi, Abdulhalim Abdullahi, Lamin Sani-Zawiyya,Ya’u Abdullahi-Yan’shana, Garba Yusuf Abubakar and Dr Yusuf Jibirin.

Others are Adamu Fanda, Saleh Kausami, and Dr Ali Burum Burum.

The lawmakers scrutinised and confirmed as commissioners and members of the Kano State Executive Council after careful deliberations of the nine nominees.

Some of the nominees, former Speakers, and those who served as Commissioners were allowed only a few minutes to outline their previous achievements.

On behalf of his colleagues, Dr. Ali Burum-Burum commended the House for the smooth conduct of the exercise.

“I will do my best to see that I assist the Executive Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, to achieve his aims and aspirations by lifting Kano to a greater high,” Dr. Burum-Burum stated.

Meanwhile, the House has mandated its Standing Committee on Women Affairs to report back to the House within two weeks for further legislative action on the amendment of persons with disability law 2018.

Earlier, the Majority Leader of the House, Labaran Abdul-Madari, noted that if passed, the PWD law would improve service delivery and protect the rights of people with disabilities.

“The bill will reduce inequality between able persons and those with special needs for social inclusion, enhancing investment, good health and education.”

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