Gov. Yusuf nominates five new commissioners in Kano

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Gov. Yusuf nominates five new commissioners in Kano

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf submitted five nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and possible appointment as commissioners. Assembly Speaker Jibril Isma’ila Falgore read their names during Wednesday’s plenary session. The nominees are Ibrahim Namadi Dala, Muktar Ishaq Yakasai, Sani Lawan Manunfashi, Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa and Idris Garba Mustapha.

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