The Kano State House of Assembly has successfully screened and confirmed Arc. Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu as a commissioner and member of the State Executive Council. Before his nomination, Arc. Adamu served as the Managing Director of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA).
The Kano State House of Assembly has successfully screened and confirmed Arc. Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu as a commissioner and member of the State Executive Council. Before his nomination, Arc. Adamu served as the Managing Director of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority . During the plenary session, he expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity, acknowledging the Assembly’s confidence in his capabilities.
Responding to questions from lawmakers, he reaffirmed his dedication to upholding and enhancing the state's urban and rural development plans. He emphasized the need for strategic planning to ensure sustainable growth and pledged to bring his expertise to bear in his new role. In his remarks, Speaker Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore commended Adamu’s previous service at KNUPDA and encouraged him to leverage his experience for the betterment of the state.
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