Hussaini Kafi in Kano
In his continuous effort to provide relief and improve the welfare of citizens, especially, as Ramadan is set to begin, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has appointed, with immediate effect, a State Coordinator, Local Government Committee Chairmen, Members, and Ward Committee Members for the 2025 Ramadan Palliative Distribution across the State.
The formal inauguration of the committees will take place today, Saturday, at 3:00 at the SSG’s Conference Hall, Government House.
The Secretary to the State Government, Prof Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the governor’s approval on Friday, said the development is aimed at ensuring smooth and effective distribution of the relief materials to support the residents during the holy month.
The 2025 Ramadan Palliative Distribution Committees are composed as follows:
State Coordinator: Rt. Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo
- Local Government Coordinators include:
- Abdulkadir Mohammed Malle (Akko LGA)
- Col. Abdullahi Bello (Rtd) (Balanga LGA)
- Mohammed Saidu Mohammed (Billiri LGA)
- Muhammad Gambo Magaji (Dukku LGA)
- Mijinyawa Mohammed Tilde (Funakaye LGA)
- Barr. Sani A.A. Haruna (Gombe LGA)
- Abubakar Dantata (Kaltungo LGA)
- Engr. Usman Maijama’a (Kwami LGA)
- Salihu Baba Alkali (Nafada LGA)
- Hon. Binta Bello (Shongom LGA)
- Nasiru Mohammed Aliyu (Yamaltu/Deba LGA)
- Executive Secretary SEMA (Secretary).
Other Members of the Local Government Committee include:
- Hon. Commissioners/Special Advisers from all 11 Local Governments
- Hon. Members of the State House of Assembly from the 11 Local Governments
- Local Government Council Chairmen
- Representatives of Traditional Rulers
- 11 Local Government APC Chairmen
- Senior Special Assistants II (Political and Community Engagement)
- Representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Women’s Groups, Youth Groups, Persons with Disabilities, and Religious Groups (JNI)
- Two Major Stakeholders from each LGA
The Ward Distribution Committees are also established, comprising:
- Ward Chairmen
- Ward Councillors & Ward Coordinators
- Representatives of Women’s and Youth Groups
- Representatives of Traditional Institutions and Religious Groups
- Representatives of NGOs/CSOs
- Two Major Stakeholders from each Ward.
