Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has directed his political appointees to declare their assets with the National Code of Conduct Bureau to avoid any potential legal consequences.

Yusuf issued the directive Thursday evening while hosting heads of government agencies and special advisers for Ramadan Iftar at the Government House, Kano.

The governor disclosed that available records with the management of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Kano office, indicated that about 70 per cent of political appointees have failed to comply with the constitutional provision.

He urged them to promptly obtain, complete, and submit the agency’s forms to ensure compliance and avoid legal infractions.

Governor Yusuf also expressed dissatisfaction with the inability of some special advisers who, despite their primary role of providing advice, have failed to perform or submit any counsel, either verbally or in writing, to the office of the governor.

He said, “I was informed by the CoCB that about 60 to 70 per cent of the state appointees have not registered with them. They appealed to me to direct you to do so to avoid the consequences of non-declaration of assets, which is enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution.

“We have also noted several special advisers in this government who have failed to do their job. You have not forwarded any advice to the office of the Governor as required. It is far better for an adviser to send me dozens of memos than to remain silent for over a year without offering any advice on governance matters.”

The governor charged them to change this attitude by actively monitoring government affairs that affect their respective offices and submitting reports, whether positive or negative.

Earlier, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, reminded the appointees of the oath they took before the Governor and, by extension, before God Almighty to execute their duties with justice.

He urged them to remain committed to Governor Yusuf’s mission and vision, which prioritises transformation and improving the standard of living for the citizens.