The Kano State Government has received the comprehensive report of the Technical Committee on Federal Character Application and Compliance, with a commitment to pursue all opportunities and benefits legitimately due to the state under the Federal Character principle.
The report, contained in a booklet dated August 2026, was formally presented to the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The committee, chaired by former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr. Danyaro Ali Yakasai, was inaugurated by the state government to assess Kano’s application and compliance with the Federal Character principle.
Receiving the report, the SSG commended the chairman and members of the committee for what he described as their painstaking, thorough and selfless service to the state.
Umar Faruk said the report would serve as an important resource in the government’s efforts to secure Kano’s rightful share of federal appointments, recruitments and other opportunities under the Federal Character framework.
He assured that the administration would act on the findings and recommendations of the committee, stressing that “what is due to Kano State shall be earnestly pursued and fully utilized.”
The SSG said the report goes beyond the compilation of figures and records, describing it as an evidence-based foundation for engaging relevant federal institutions and pursuing legitimate opportunities for Kano citizens.
He noted that effective participation in Nigeria’s federal structure requires qualified citizens as well as deliberate mechanisms for monitoring opportunities, representation and compliance with provisions governing equitable participation.
In his remarks, the committee chairman, Dr. Danyaro Yakasai, expressed appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for entrusting the committee with the assignment.
Yakasai said the report was the product of collective efforts by committee members and stakeholders who provided information and support during the exercise.
He assured the state government that members of the committee remained available to provide their expertise whenever required.
The submission of the report marks the transition from the committee’s investigative and analytical work to the implementation stage, providing the Kano State Government with documented evidence to identify gaps in representation and engage relevant federal authorities.
The government is expected to study the report and take appropriate steps to translate its recommendations into concrete action for the benefit of Kano State and its citizens.