Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has forwarded the name of Saidu Yahya to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as the Executive Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC).
The nomination was conveyed in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
Yahya, a seasoned anti-corruption expert and accomplished public servant, is expected to bring renewed focus and operational efficiency to the Commission. Born in 1978, the 47-year-old holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bayero University, Kano (BUK) and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation.
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He has over 18 years of experience in combating corruption, serving in various strategic capacities at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Until his nomination, he was the Team Leader of the General Investigations and Constituency/Executive Projects Tracking Division and a member of the ICPC Directorate of Operations Task Force.
Yahya is well-versed in investigating bribery, corruption, money laundering, illicit financial flows, criminal diversion of public funds, sabotage, project tracking, and asset recovery. He is also a certified trainer in investigative techniques and project monitoring, with extensive training from top national institutions, including the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Justice, the Defense Intelligence College, and the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria.
Governor Yusuf expressed confidence that Yahya’s practical experience and technical skills will strengthen the fight against corruption and improve the Commission’s operational effectiveness in promoting public accountability in the state.
In a related development, the Governor also announced the appointment of Barrister Hafsat Adda’u Kutama as the new Secretary and Legal Adviser to the Commission, with immediate effect.
The Head of Service has been directed to redeploy the outgoing Secretary and Legal Adviser, Barr. Zaharadden Hamisu Kofar Mata, back to the Ministry of Justice for reassignment.
Meanwhile, Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the outgoing PCACC Chairman, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, praising his courage, tenacity, and dedicated service to the state. He commended Muhuyi’s commitment to public accountability and good governance and wished him success in future endeavours.
“The Government of Kano State remains open and willing to work with Barrister Muhuyi in the future, whenever the opportunity arises,” the Governor stated.
The nomination and appointments, according to the statement, reaffirm the current administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the sustained fight against corruption in Kano State.
