He urged party members and supporters to participate in the exercise.
Mr Yusuf had previously joined the APC in 2014, winning the party’s primary election for the Kano Central Senatorial seat.
A cross-section of Kano residents on Saturday praised Governor Abba Yusuf for his decision to resign from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)
Mr Yusuf cited persistent internal disputes and legal challenges as reasons for his resignation.
Mr Tinubu assured the governor of the federal government’s readiness to work with Kano to tackle bandits and drive sustainable development.
Since Mr Tinubu became president, several opposition governors have defected to the ruling APC.
The meeting, the 37th since the administration took office, was held at the Governor’s Lodge in Abuja.
The lawmaker wished the governor continued good health, knowledge, and wisdom in his service to Kano State and Nigeria.
The governor praised the lawmakers’ dedication to Kano’s development and extolled Mr Ungogo’s role in finalising the 2026 budget.
The New Nigeria People’s Party has urged its members to remain loyal to it.
