After reviewing six candidates on Monday, October 26, 2026, the Kano State House of Assembly confirmed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s nominations for commissioner.
Speaker Jibril Isma’il Falgore submitted the nominees to the legislators for consideration during the sitting, which he presided over.
Idris Garba Mustapha, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, Professor Sani Lawan, Ibrahim Namadi, Muktar Ishaq Yakasai, and former Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u are the confirmed nominees.
Nominees demonstrated their preparedness to serve in state government, as well as their academic credentials and work experience, during the screening process.
Deliberations were attended by MPs representing the Doguwa, Tudun Wada, Fagge, Kiru, Madobi, Dala, and Aliyu Bagwai/Shanono seats, according to a statement issued by the Assembly’s Press Secretary, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai.
Legislators in Kano State considered each candidate’s credentials, employment history, and potential to advance the state’s administration and economy.
The suitability of the nominations was examined by lawmakers when their contributions were needed to progress the development of the state, according to the Assembly spokesperson.
The examination of commissioner nominees before to their appointment was a constitutionally mandated obligation of the legislature.
Following a thorough evaluation of each candidate’s credentials and work history, the six were unanimously and without opposition confirmed.
With this green light in hand, Governor Yusuf can now designate new commissioners to oversee various ministries and provide assistance in carrying out government programs and policies.
Their addition will fortify the state executive council, which oversees the implementation of government programs in several areas and advises the governor on policy issues.