Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Monday, officially inaugurated the Chairmen, Commissioners, and Members of the Sharia Commission and Zakkat and Hubusi Commission.

The announcement was made in a statement released on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi DawakinTofa.

During the inauguration, Governor Yusuf highlighted Kano’s significance in the Islamic world, citing its rich legacy of scholars, Islamiyya schools, and Islamic study centers. He emphasized that the appointed officials were selected based on merit, competence, and trustworthiness, expressing confidence in their ability to serve with dedication, enthusiasm, and integrity.

The Sharia Commission was tasked with promoting unity among various Muslim sects, fostering peace, stability, and socioeconomic development in Kano State.

Similarly, the Zakkat and Hubusi Commission was charged with implementing strategies to collect alms (Zakkat) from wealthy individuals to support the less privileged, thereby reducing poverty across the state.

Leadership of the Commissions

Sharia Commission

• Chairman: Sheikh Abbas Abubakar Daneji
• Permanent Commissioner I: Malam Yahaya Gwani Hadi
• Permanent Commissioner II: Sheikh Ali Dan Abba

Other 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
• Malam Nasiru Sheikh Aliyu Harazimi

Secretary: Sheikh Dr. Sani Ashir

Zakkat and Hubusi Commission

• Chairman: Barrister Habibu Dan Almajiri
• Permanent Commissioner I: Sheikh Nafi’u Umar Harazami
• Permanent Commissioner II: Dr. Ali Quraish

Other 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’s Confidence in the Newly Appointed Officials

Governor Yusuf expressed his full confidence in the newly inaugurated officials, emphasizing their crucial role in advancing Islamic governance and social welfare in Kano State. He urged them to carry out their responsibilities diligently, ensuring that the commissions serve the people effectively.