Kano Assembly clears six commissioner nominees

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano

Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed six persons nominated as commissioners.

They were cleared on Monday during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Ismail Falgore.

Their confirmation followed a motion by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini, seconded by the Minority Leader, Usman Abubakar, which sought the approval of the House to screen the nominees.

Presenting the motion, Hussaini informed the House that the nominees had met the requirements for their appointment as members of the State Executive Council.

He added that some of them had served previously as commissioners in the state, while others had held high-level public offices, including at the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC).

He said the resolution of the House would be communicated to the executive for assignment of portfolios.

At the screening, Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u (rtd) promised to work with security agencies and communities to strengthen peace and security at the grassroots.

Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, a former chairman of KANSIEC, said there was a need to promote science and technology education, innovation and entrepreneurship to equip citizens with relevant skills.

Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, who had served as Commissioner for Health and Environment, said tackling drug abuse, especially among young people, would be a priority.

Other nominees, Mukhtari Ishaq, Ibrahim Namadi and Idris Garba, also pledged to contribute to the development of the state.

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