Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially inaugurated the Chairmen, Commissioners, and members of the Sharia and Zakkat & Hubusi Commissions.

The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

During the inauguration, Governor Yusuf emphasized that the appointments were based on merit, competence, and trustworthiness, expressing confidence in the ability of the appointees to carry out their duties with dedication, integrity, and enthusiasm.

The governor tasked the Sharia Commission with promoting unity among Muslim sects to foster peace, stability, and socioeconomic development in Kano.

Similarly, he directed the Zakkat & Hubusi Commission to implement effective strategies for collecting alms (Zakkat) from wealthy individuals to support the less privileged, aiming to significantly reduce poverty in the state.

Sharia Commission appointed persons included: Chairman: Sheikh Abbas Abubakar Daneji, Permanent Commissioner I: Malam Yahaya Gwani Hadi, Permanent Commissioner II: Sheikh Ali Dan Abba and Secretary: Sheikh Dr. Sani Ashir.

Members, Malam Abubakar Mai Ashafa, Malam Naziru Saminu Dorayi, Sheikh Mukhtar Mama, Sheikh Ibrahim Inuwa, Malam Adamu Ibrahim, Alhaji Abubakar Sharif Bala, Alhaji Yawale Suleiman Gulu, Malam Aliyu Umar, Alhaji Muhammad Kabir Na’bi and Malam Nasiru Sheikh Aliyu Harazimi.

While for Zakkat & Hubusi Commission, Chairman: Barrister Habibu Dan Almajiri, Permanent Commissioner I: Sheikh Nafi’u Umar Harazimi, Permanent Commissioner II: Dr. Ali Quraish, Members:, Malam Yahaya Muhammad Kwana Hudu, Sheikh Hassan Sani Kafinga, Sheikh Arabi Tudun Nufawa, Malam Sani Sharif Umar, Professor Garba Muhammadu Tofa,Malam Adamu Muhammadu Andawo,Malam Surajo Usman,Sheikh Adamu Guda, Malam Inuwa Mustapha, Malam Nura Badamasi, Malam Abdullahi Sarkin Sharifai, Representative of the Kano State Civil Service Commission.

Governor Yusuf expressed confidence that the newly inaugurated officials would perform their duties effectively, contributing to the promotion of Islamic governance and the enhancement of social welfare in Kano State.