Kano Governor-Elect Declares Assets Prior to Official Inauguration

Abba Kabir-Yusuf, the governor-elect of Kano State, has fulfilled his obligation by declaring his assets and liabilities to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Kano. The completed form was submitted on Friday, as confirmed in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor-elect, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa.

During his visit to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) office in Kano, the governor-elect, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, was warmly received by the CCB State Director, Hadiza Larai-Ibrahim. He emphasized that his sincere disclosure of assets is a clear reflection of the incoming administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability, which will serve as the fundamental principles guiding the governance in Kano State.

He said: ”Today, I have fulfilled the constitutional obligation of declaring my assets before assuming office on May 29.”

The Governor-elect, told his host that public service is a calling: “It is a service to humanity and I am always ready to serve, having won the confidence of the good people of Kano State.”

He declared that the coast is now clear for the journey of restoration of sustainable development in all sectors, where every kobo of the public fund spent will not only be justifiable but accountable in Kano State under his watch.

He assured that all the public officials, including political appointees that will serve in his administration, will be mandated to also declare their assets as required by the Law.