The Kano State Government said it has taken note of the recent announcement by the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) about setting up a Kano State Elders Council.
This is contained in a statement by Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, on Wednesday.
The statement said while the government values the good intentions of ACF and other groups that want to contribute to Kano’s growth, it wishes to remind the public that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had already established the Kano Elders Advisory Council (KEAC) in January 2024.
“In this regard, the State Government, leveraging its open-government policy, warmly invites all organizations, individuals, and interested groups to align with the already established framework.”
The government revealed that the KEAC is made up of respected personalities such as former governors, deputy governors, state and federal lawmakers, retired judges, Islamic scholars, business leaders, traditional rulers, and retired security chiefs from Kano.
It added that the Council is to provide a neutral, non-political platform that relies on wisdom and experience to guide government policies for the good of all Kano people, adding that it is the first of its kind in the state and is not linked to any political ambitions.
“We firmly believe that by working together, we can strengthen the operations of the Council and ensure that its objectives are fully realized in the interest and common good of our people.”
The Kano State Government said it remained committed to transparency, inclusiveness, and collaboration for peace, progress, and prosperity in the state.
