Kano Assembly Clears Six Commissioner Nominees for Executive Council

The Kano State House of Assembly has cleared six commissioner nominees submitted by the state executive for appointment into the State Executive Council.

The nominees were screened and confirmed during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Ismail Falgore.

The exercise followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini, and seconded by the Minority Leader, Usman Abubakar, seeking the approval of the House to screen and confirm the nominees.

Speaking during plenary, Hussaini said the nominees had met the requirements for appointment as commissioners and members of the State Executive Council.

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He noted that the House was satisfied with their experience and expertise, explaining that some had previously served as commissioners, while others had held positions in public institutions, including the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC).

Hussaini added that the confirmation would be communicated to the state executive for the allocation of portfolios to the newly cleared commissioners.

During the screening, Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u (rtd), one of the nominees, pledged to work closely with security agencies and local communities to strengthen security and promote peace at the grassroots.

Another nominee, Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, a former chairman of KANSIEC, emphasised the need to promote science and technology education, innovation and entrepreneurship to equip citizens with practical skills and encourage self-reliance.

Similarly, Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, a former Commissioner for Health and Environment, pledged to work towards tackling drug abuse in Kano State, describing it as a major challenge that requires collective efforts to protect residents, particularly young people.

Other nominees who spoke during the screening included Mukhtari Ishaq, Ibrahim Namadi and Idris Garba.

They expressed their commitment to contributing to the development of Kano State and improving the living standards of its residents.