4th March, 2025
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano government has constituted a White Paper Drafting Committee to review and provide the government’s position on the recommendations made by the Commission of Inquiry regarding incidents of breach of peace, destruction of public and private properties, looting, arson, and killings that occurred during the #EndBadGovernance protest of August 2024 in the srate.
Chairing the inaugural session on behalf of the state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouq Ibrahim, emphasized that the Committee is tasked with thoroughly examining the report and making further recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
A statement by Musa Tanko Muhammad, Information Officer, SSG’s Office, indicated that the SSG described the events as a bitter experience, stating that the loss of lives and destruction of properties worth billions of naira had set the state back significantly.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to taking all necessary measures to prevent a recurrence, rebuild the economy, and ease the suffering caused by the crisis.
He further highlighted the importance of the committee’s work, expressing confidence in its members’ expertise to ensure a prompt and appropriate response.
The six-member committee is chaired by Alhaji Dan Asabe Yahaya, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Internal Security and Special Services, Kano.
Other members include: Alhaji Aliyu Yakubu Garo,, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Kano; Dr. Hadi Bala – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Kano.
Barrister Salisu Marmara, Ministry of Justice, Kano; Mallam Yahaya Umar – Director, Planning, Research, and Statistics, Kano State Pension Fund Trustee (to serve as Secretary).
Jamilu Usman, Assistant Secretary II, REPA Directorate, SSG’s Office is to serve as Assistant Secretary.
Speaking on behalf of the Committee members, Alhaji Dan Asabe Yahaya expressed gratitude to the Kano State Government and Governor Yusuf, for entrusting them with such an important assignment.
He assured that the Committee would work diligently to justify the confidence placed in them.
