Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disclosed that the nomination and confirmation of Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor was based on matching competency and commitment to the development of the state. Governor Yusuf made the clarification at the opening of the 39th Executive Council Meeting held at Government House Kano.
Selection Process
Garo was considered among three nominations submitted by the APC legacy stakeholders for consideration of the plum seat. The two other nominees that could not make it are Rabiu Bichi, former Secretary to the State Government and serving member representing Rano/Kibiya/Bunkure Federal constituency in the House of Representatives. Governor Yusuf stated: “We tried as much as possible to select someone who can provide matching contributions toward the development of the state.”
Background of Appointment
Governor Yusuf transmitted Garo’s name following the resignation of the former Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo. The governor revealed that “so many people were presented, but we have to look into their past performances, look at their competency and look at what they did to the state before and what they can contribute today; Murtala Sule Garo is a seasoned politician that can give his own contribution.”
Commendation and Next Steps
Governor Yusuf further commended the Kano State House of Assembly under the leadership of Speaker Jibril Ismail Falgore for the speedy confirmation of the nominee. He said that very soon the newly confirmed Deputy Governor would be sworn in and called for supporting him to deliver diligently. Yusuf, while appreciating Garo for scaling through the House confirmation process, also congratulated the newly appointed Head of Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota.
The governor said Maimota’s contribution while serving as Director and Permanent Secretary could not be overemphasized. He urged stakeholders and civil servants to rally behind her to ensure her success in the new role.
Awards and Recognition
During the Executive Council Meeting, Governor Yusuf was presented with 39 Outstanding Excellence Awards from various organizations within and outside Kano State in recognition of his administration’s achievements. One singled out of the awards is the gift of thirty thousand naira (N30,000) given to Yusuf by a primary school teacher, appreciating the Governor for his performances in educational development.
