Kano Assembly Confirms Ex-Speaker Gani, Governor’s Spokesperson as Commissioners

The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointments of former Speaker, Balarabe Sa’idu Gani, and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, as commissioners.

The confirmation followed their successful screening during Tuesday’s plenary session, presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore.

Governor Yusuf had forwarded the nominees’ names to the Assembly for consideration to fill vacancies in the Ministries of Mineral Resources and Information, respectively.

Gani, who served as Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly during the administration of former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, was screened and confirmed for the Ministry of Mineral Resources.

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Speaking after the exercise, he expressed appreciation for the opportunity and pledged to support the state government in implementing development projects and delivering democratic dividends to the people of Kano.

Similarly, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who was nominated for the Ministry of Information, was also screened and confirmed by the Assembly.

Speaking to journalists after his screening, Bature said he would prioritise the revitalisation of government-owned media organisations if appointed as Commissioner for Information.

He specifically identified the need to revive Kano Radio’s operations, expand the number of ARTV stations and provide adequate staff and modern equipment to enable the state-owned Triumph Publishing Company to resume daily newspaper publication.