Kano Governor-elect Abba Yusuf declares assets

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh

Kano state Governor-elect, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Friday, submitted a completed form of declaration of his assets to the Kano office of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).

Engr. Abba, who was received by the CCB State Director, Hajia Hadiza Larai Ibrahim, said his earnest declaration of assets is a demonstration of transparency and accountability that will form the bedrock of the incoming administration in Kano State.

The Governor-elect said: “Today, I have fulfilled the constitutional obligation of declaring my assets before assuming the office, May 29.”

The Governor-elect also told his host that “public service is a calling; it is a service to humanity and I am always ready to serve having won the confidence of the good people of Kano State.”

Engr. Abba declared that the coast is now clear for the journey of restoration of sustainable development in all the sectors, where every Kobo of the public fund spent will not only be justifiable but accountable in Kano State under his watch.

Abba assured that all the public officials including political appointees that will serve in his administration will be mandated to follow suit of asset declaration as required by the law.