Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has transmitted list of six commissioner nominees to the state house of assembly for scrutiny and subsequent confirmation.

The nominees are Hon. Ibrahim Namadi Dala; Hon. Muktar Ishaq Yakasai; Hon. Sani Lawan Manunfashi; Hon. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa; Hon. Idris Garba Mustapha and
Hon. Salisu Yashau Soja.

The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Jibril Isma’ila Falgore, read the names on Wednesday during the assembly’s plenary.

Falgore said the executive bill was transmitted by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for legislative confirmation. The bill has been set aside for deliberation for deliberation.

Dala, served as Commissioner for transport during the same administration before he voluntarily resigned his appointment. Yakasai was former Commissioner for Special duties during the administration of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

Similarly, Dr. Tsanyawa was immediate past Commissioner for Health serving under Ganduje’s administration. He is presently serving on the board of National Population Commission as Federal Commissioner. Professor Manunfashi is Chairman, Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC)

Seven Commissioners have resigned their appointment after the political realignment and decamp of Gov. Yusuf to All Progressives Congress (APC), leaving ministries empty.

Among those who left the present administration include Nasiru Sule Garo of Environment; Mustapha Sule Garo of Youth and Sport; and Shehu Wada Sagagi of Commerce and Industry.

Others who left the cabinet are Yusuf Kofar Mata of the Ministry of Science and Technology; AVM Umaru Ibrahim of Ministry of Special duties; and Adamu Aliyu Kibiya of ministry of Humanitarian.