The Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has sent a letter to the State House of Assembly requesting for approval for establishment of Kano State Center for Disease Control.
The letter which was addressed to the Speaker, Jibril Falgore was read on the floor of the House on Monday by the Speaker.
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This is contained in a statement by Uba Abdullahi, Chief Press Secretary, to the Assembly, and issued to newsmen on Monday.
According to Abdullahi, said part of the content of the letter stated that; when established, the center would promptly address the prevailing disease outbreak in the state.
Similarly, the House has received a report from the House Standing Committee on Election matters in respect of the screening of a nominee, Prof. Sani Malumfashi for the appointment as Chairman, Kano State Independent Electoral Commission.
The report which was read by the Majority Leader, Lawan Dala, said the committee found the nominee eligible and qualified for the appointment.
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According to the statement, part of the Committee’s recommendations stated that Prof. Malumfashi based on his track records and in accordance with Kano State Independent Electoral Law, 2001 is qualified for the said appointment.
The House adjourned sitting to Tuesday, in a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Lawan Dala, and was seconded by the Minority Leader, Labaran Madari.
