Monday, July 6, 2026

Gov. Yusuf advises groups against duplicating Kano elders’ council

The governor said that the council would serve as an advisory body to the government.

• September 3, 2025
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf [Photo Credit: Premium Times Nigeria]

The Kano State Government has cautioned against duplicating the Kano Elders Advisory Council, following the Arewa Consultative Forum’s (ACF) recent announcement to establish a similar council.

This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya.

Mr Waya said that Governor Abba Yusuf had already announced the establishment of the Kano Elders Advisory Council (KEAC) in January 2024.

According to him, the KEAC would serve as an advisory body to the government, comprising highly esteemed personalities from various fields.

He said, “The council is designed to operate as a neutral, non-partisan, and apolitical platform, leveraging wisdom, experience, and knowledge to benefit Kano State. The government invites organisations, individuals, and interested groups to collaborate and align with the established framework.’’

He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to an open-door policy, welcoming collaboration and partnership to sustain peace, progress, and prosperity in the state.

Mr Waya said the government looked forward to finalising the council’s structure and formal inauguration by the governor as a significant milestone in the state’s development.

(NAN) 

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Court room

Anti-Corruption

Police arraign visa agent over alleged N7.6 million fraud

The defendant was arraigned on a two-count charge of fraud and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty.

UNICEF

Rights

UNICEF urges child rights protection during internal security operations

UNICEF said children encountered during military operations should be treated primarily as victims requiring protection rather than as security threats.

States

Kebbi govt resolves 1,496 marriage disputes, treats 20,000 mental health patients in three years

Mr Aliyu said the ministry’s vision was to promote religious development through partnership, collaboration, and peaceful coexistence among residents.

National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)

NationWide

NANS gives South African businesses four-day ultimatum to leave Nigeria

“The reason for this action is simple: South Africans cannot continue to oppress and chase our people from their country and expect their businesses to thrive on our soil,” he said.

Firefighters in Nigeria

States

Five drown in Kano, three saved from fire outbreak

‎The agency’s director, Sani Anas, disclosed this on Monday in Kano.