Kano governor Yusuf inaugurates Sharia, Zakkat commissions
Kano governor Abba Yusuf
Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun
…Tasks Zakkat commission on alms collection
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has inaugurated the Chairpersons, Commissioners, and members of the Sharia and Zakkat and Hubusi Commissions for the state.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday.
Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Yusuf emphasized Kano’s influential status in the Islamic world, citing its large number of renowned scholars, Islamiyya schools, and Islamic study centers.
He noted that the appointees were selected based on merit, competence, and trustworthiness, expressing confidence that they would execute their duties with dedication, enthusiasm, and integrity.
The governor charged the Sharia Commission with the responsibility of fostering unity among Muslim faithful across different sects to enhance peace, stability, and socioeconomic development in the state.
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Similarly, he tasked the Zakkat and Hubusi Commission with devising effective strategies to collect alms (Zakkat) from wealthy individuals to support the less privileged, thereby reducing poverty to the barest minimum.
Appointees of Sharia Commission include: Chairman: Sheikh Abbas Abubakar Daneji; Permanent Commissioner I: Malam Yahaya Gwani Hadi; Permanent Commissioner II: Sheikh Ali Dan Abba
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
Appointees of Zakkat & Hubusi Commission include: 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 discharge their responsibilities effectively and contribute to the advancement of Islamic governance and social welfare in the state.