Kano new Deputy Governor, Sule Garo, to be sworn in today

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Arrangements have been concluded to swear in the new Deputy Governor of Kano state, Hon. Murtala Sule Garo today, Tuesday, 5 March.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is expected to witness the swearing in ceremony of his new Deputy, which is slated to hold at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano.

According to a Statement posted by Governor Yusuf’s Special Adviser on Information, Ibrahim Adam, the event will take place by 11: a.m.

Our Correspondent reports that Kano State House of Assembly had confirmed Hon. Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of the state.

Garo’s confirmation, last Monday, followed his successful screening by an ad hoc Committee set up by the House of Assembly penultimate week.

The confirmation came after the presentation and adoption of the report of the ad hoc committee during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore.

Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Bello, said the nomination of Garo followed the resignation of the former Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

Bello further stated that the screening exercise was conducted in line with Section 191(3)(c) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which empowers the Assembly to approve a nominee in the event of a vacancy.

According to Bello, Murtala Sule Garo underwent a comprehensive screening process, including an extensive question-and-answer session covering his educational background, professional experience, understanding of governance, and vision for the state.

Bello added that Sule Garo’s credentials were also thoroughly verified.

Bello noted that Garo demonstrated a clear understanding of the responsibilities of the office and presented a workable vision to support the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in delivering on its mandate.

According to Bello, based on its findings, the Committee recommended Sule Garo’s confirmation and adoption of the report.

Following the adoption, Speaker Falgore put the decision to the floor of the House, where members unanimously approved the nomination, formally confirming Murtala Sule Garo as the Deputy Governor of Kano State.

Kano state House of Assembly, during the plenary, subsequently adopted the Committee’s report and confirmed Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of Kano state.

The Assembly also reaffirmed its commitment to working with the executive arm to promote good governance, accountability, and the overall development of the state.