In a landmark effort to promote inclusive governance and enhance policymaking through community engagement, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced the composition of the Kano State Shura Council.
According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the council comprises 46 distinguished members, including renowned Islamic scholars, respected academics, and notable community leaders. The Shura Council is tasked with providing expert advice to the government on critical socio-economic and religious matters.
The council will be chaired by Professor Shehu Galadanci, with Professor Muhammad Sani Zahraddeen serving as Vice Chairman. Other high-profile appointees include Sheikh Abdulwahhab Abdallah, Sheikh Karibullah Nasiru Kabara, Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar, and Sheikh Tijjani Bala Kalarawi.
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Prominent members also include Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, Professor Salisu Shehu, Dr. Muhammad Borodo, and Khalifa Hassan Kafinga, among others. The council’s Secretary and Head of Secretariat, Gani Shehu Wada Sagagi, will oversee its operations to ensure efficiency and smooth coordination.
This initiative, aimed at fostering collaboration between the government and diverse stakeholders, reflects Governor Yusuf’s commitment to inclusive governance and respect for Kano’s cultural and religious institutions. The Shura Council which is the apex socio -religious body is expected to play a key role in promoting peace, unity, and development across the state.
Below is the full list of appointees:
Chairman
1. Professor Shehu Galadanci
Vice Chairman
2. Professor Muhammad Sani Zahraddeen
Members
3. Sheikh Wazirin Kano
4. Sheikh Abdulwahhab Abdallah
5. Malam Abdullahi Uwais
6. Sheikh Karibullah Nasiru Kabara
7. Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar
8. Sheikh Shehi Maihula
9. Sheikh Tijani Bala Kalarawi
10. Professor Umar Sani Fagge
11. Professor Dr. Muhammad Borodo
12. Sheikh Sayyadi Bashir Tijjani
13. Professor Muhammad Babangida
14. Sheikh Nasidi Abubakar Goron-Dutse
15. Khalifa Sukairaj Salga
16. Sheikh Hadi Ibrahim Hotoro
17. Khalifa Tuhami Atiku
18. Sheikh Nasir Adam
19. Professor Salisu Shehu
20. Sheikh Muhammad Bin Othman
21. Sheikh Musal Kasiyuni
22. Dr. Muhammad Tahir Adamu
23. Sheikh Liman Halilu Getso
24. Malam Abdurrahman Umar
25. Malam Ado Muhammad Dalhatu
26. Abdullahi Salihu Aikawa
27. Dr. Nazifi Umar
28. Shiek Abubakar Kandahar
29. Sheikh Umar Sanji Fagge
30. Sheikh Sani Shehu Maihula
31. Malam Kabiru Dantaura
32. Sheikh Sammani Yusuf Makwarari
33. Khalifa Abdulkadir Ramadan
34. Malam Nura Adam
35. Malam Ado Muhammad Baha
36. Malam Nura Arzai
37. Malam Saidu Adhama
38. Malam Sani Umar R/Lemo
39. Khalifa Hassan Kafinga
40. Gwani Ali Haruna Makoda
41. Sheikh Auwal Tijjani
42. Major General Muhammad Inuwa Idris
43. Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa
44. Alhaji Sabiu Bako
45. Alhaji Muhammadu Adakawa
46. Gwani Shehu Wada Sagagi, will serve as secretary and head of secretariat of the council.
While congratulating the leader and members of the state Shura council, the governor expressed confidence in the qualifications, integrity, and commitment of the appointees to deliver on their mandates effectively.
