The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed six commissioner nominees forwarded by the state executive for appointment into the State Executive Council.
The nominees were cleared during plenary presided over by Speaker Jibril Ismail Falgore, following a motion moved by Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini and seconded by Minority Leader Usman Abubakar.
The Majority Leader, Hussaini, said the nominees met the requirements for appointment, citing their experience and professional expertise. He added that the confirmation would be communicated to the executive for portfolio assignments.
During screening, retired Air Commodore Salisu Yusha’u pledged to strengthen grassroots security, while former KANSIEC chairman, Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi, emphasised science and technology education, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Former Health and Environment Commissioner Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa promised renewed efforts to tackle drug abuse, particularly among young people.
The other confirmed nominees are Mukhtari Ishaq, Ibrahim Namadi and Idris Garba, who pledged to support Kano’s development and improve residents’ welfare.
