By Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano
The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of Kano State following his successful screening and adoption of the report of the ad hoc committee constituted for the exercise.
The decision was reached during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Isma’il Falgore, after lawmakers considered and adopted the committee’s recommendations without opposition.
Chairman of the screening committee and Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Bello, informed the House that Garo’s nomination became necessary following the resignation of the former Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.
He explained that the screening was conducted in line with Section 191(3)(c) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the legislature to confirm a replacement in the event of a vacancy in the office of Deputy Governor.
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According to him, the nominee was thoroughly examined on key areas including academic qualifications, public service record, understanding of governance, and policy direction for the state. He added that all credentials presented by Garo were duly verified.
The committee reported that Garo demonstrated strong leadership capacity and showed readiness to support Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in implementing the administration’s policies and development programmes across the state.
Following the presentation, the House unanimously adopted the committee’s recommendation. The Speaker thereafter put the motion to a voice vote, which led to the formal confirmation of Garo as Deputy Governor.
The Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to continued collaboration with the executive arm of government in promoting good governance, transparency, and sustainable development across Kano State.