By Bashir Mansur.
Governor Yusuf Appoints Prof. Shehu Galadanci, Shehu Sagagi, as Chair, Secretary of Kano State Shura Council…
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.
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, Gwani 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
- Professor Shehu Galadanci
Vice Chairman
- Professor Muhammad Sani Zahraddeen
Members
- Sheikh Wazirin Kano
- Sheikh Abdulwahhab Abdallah
- Malam Abdullahi Uwais
- Sheikh Karibullah Nasiru Kabara
- Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar
- Sheikh Shehi Maihula
- Sheikh Tijani Bala Kalarawi
- Professor Umar Sani Fagge
- Professor Dr. Muhammad Borodo
- Sheikh Sayyadi Bashir Tijjani
- Professor Muhammad Babangida
- Sheikh Nasidi Abubakar Goron-Dutse
- Khalifa Sukairaj Salga
- Sheikh Hadi Ibrahim Hotoro
- Khalifa Tuhami Atiku
- Sheikh Nasir Adam
- Professor Salisu Shehu
- Sheikh Muhammad Bin Othman
- Sheikh Musal Kasiyuni
- Dr. Muhammad Tahir Adamu
- Sheikh Liman Halilu Getso
- Malam Abdurrahman Umar
- Malam Ado Muhammad Dalhatu
- Abdullahi Salihu Aikawa
- Dr. Nazifi Umar
- Shiek Abubakar Kandahar
- Sheikh Umar Sanji Fagge
- Sheikh Sani Shehu Maihula
- Malam Kabiru Dantaura
- Sheikh Sammani Yusuf Makwarari
- Khalifa Abdulkadir Ramadan
- Malam Nura Adam
- Malam Ado Muhammad Baha
- Malam Nura Arzai
- Malam Saidu Adhama
- Malam Sani Umar R/Lemo
- Khalifa Hassan Kafinga
- Gwani Ali Haruna Makoda
- Sheikh Auwal Tijjani
- Major General Muhammad Inuwa Idris
- Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa
- Alhaji Sabiu Bako
- Alhaji Muhammadu Adakawa
- 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.