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Kano assembly confirms six commissioner-nominees

The nominees were confirmed during a plenary session presided over by the speaker, Jibril Ismail-Falgore, on Monday in Kano.

• October 26, 2026
Kano State House of Assembly
Kano State House of Assembly [Photo Credit: Vanguard News]

The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed six commissioner-nominees sent to the house by Governor Abba Yusuf.

The nominees were confirmed during a plenary session presided over by the speaker, Jibril Ismail-Falgore, on Monday in Kano.

The nominees are Salisu Yushau, Sani Lawan, Ibrahim Namadi, Mukhtari Yakasai, Aminu Tsanyawa and Idris Mustapha.

The governor had earlier written to the house, asking it to screen and confirm the nominees as members of the State Executive Council. 

(NAN)

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