The Kano State House of Assembly has permitted six commissioner nominees forwarded by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf following a screening train on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The sitting was presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore, who introduced the nominees to lawmakers for consideration.
The confirmed nominees are former Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u, Ibrahim Namadi, Professor Sani Lawan, Muktar Ishaq Yakasai, Dr Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa and Idris Garba Mustapha.
During the screening, the nominees introduced their tutorial {qualifications}, skilled expertise and readiness to serve within the state authorities.
According to a press release by the Assembly’s Press Secretary, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, lawmakers representing Doguwa, Tudun Wada, Fagge, Kiru, Madobi, Dala and Aliyu Bagwai/Shanono constituencies took half within the deliberations.
The lawmakers assessed the candidates’ {qualifications}, work expertise and talent to contribute to governance and improvement in Kano State.
“The lawmakers considered the suitability of the nominees at a time when their contributions were needed to advance the development of the state,” the Assembly spokesperson stated.
The screening was a part of the legislature’s constitutional obligation to look at commissioner nominees earlier than approving them for appointment.
All six candidates had been unanimously confirmed with out objection after the lawmakers reviewed their credentials {and professional} backgrounds.
The approval clears the best way for Governor Yusuf to assign portfolios to the brand new commissioners, who’re anticipated to supervise completely different ministries and help the implementation of presidency insurance policies and programmes.
Their inclusion will strengthen the state govt council, which advises the governor on coverage selections and supervises the supply of presidency programmes throughout varied sectors.
