Kano Governor Reshuffles Pilgrims Board

Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has dissolved the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and appointed new members.

This was announced through a statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa on Tuesday.

 The Governor sacked the Executive Secretary of the board, Malam Muhammad Danbatta, and replacement with Alhaji Laminu Rabiu.

Yusuf also approved the sacking of the Chairman of the board, Sheikh Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan, and the appointment of Alhaji Yusuf Lawan as successor.

Another prominent member of the board was affected by the sack of Malama Nana Aisha, the daughter of the late Islamic cleric, Sheikh Jafar Mahmud Adam.

The new members of the board are Sheikh Abbas Abubakar Daneji, Sheikh Shehi Maihula, Ambassador Munir Lawan, Sheikh Isma’il Mangu, Hajia Aishatu Munir Matawalle and Dr Sani Ashir.

The statement said the appointees are expected to take over the affairs of the board immediately to ensure a successful 2023 Hajj operation.