Gov. Yusuf establishes elders council

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has established the Kano Elders Council to serve as an advisory body to the government.

This is contained in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, and issued to newsmen on Sunday.

According to the statement, the state is fortunate to have numerous elders and former leaders who have reached the zenith of their careers and remain vibrant and in good health.

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, who are all indigenous to the state.

The council also includes the leadership of the Ulamas, the business community, 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 noted.

The statement further stated that the date for the inauguration of the council would be announced later.