Yusuf creates Kano Elders Council, ex-govs, others listed

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has created the Kano Elders Council (KEC) to serve as an advisory body to the government of  the state.

A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, on Sunday noted that Kano “has been blessed by Allah SWT with numerous elders and former leaders who have achieved the pinnacle of their careers and continue to be active and healthy.”

He said the Council of Elders comprises former Governors, Deputy Governors, Senate Presidents, Speakers of the House of Representatives, Speakers of the State House of Assembly, Deputy Speakers, retired Supreme Court justices, retired Appeal Court justices, former Chief Justices of the state, former Secretaries to the State Government, and former Heads of State Civil Service, all indigenous to the state.

Additionally, the council includes the leadership of the Ulamas, the Business Community, the traditional rulers, former heads of security agencies from Kano State, and other distinguished elders to be identified and appointed by the government.

“These elders possess a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and experience, and his administration will deliberately seek to harness their versatile expertise,” the governor was quoted in the statement.

The date for the inauguration of the council would be announced later.