The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday approved the nomination of Murtala Garo as the new Deputy Governor of the state, following the consideration and adoption of the report submitted by its ad hoc screening committee.
The report was presented during plenary by the 12-member committee chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Bello Butubutua, and presided over by Speaker Jibril Falgore.
The committee was set up after Governor Abba Yusuf forwarded Garo’s name to the House for screening and confirmation.
Presenting the report, Butubutua stated that the nominee underwent a thorough screening process and was found suitable for the position.
He explained that the committee carefully reviewed Garo’s academic qualifications, professional background, and public service record in line with legislative requirements.
Governor Yusuf had earlier written to the Assembly on April 22, requesting the confirmation of Garo as Deputy Governor, in accordance with Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution, which empowers a governor to fill a vacancy in the office of deputy governor.
Murtala Garo, aged 48, is described as a seasoned politician with over 20 years of experience in public administration.
His nomination followed the resignation of the former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, in March 2026.
