Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has been serving as governor of kano state of Kano State since May 29, 2023, under the NNPP Party.
👤 About Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf
Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf (born 5 January 1963 in Gaya LGA, Kano State) is a Nigerian politician and civil engineer serving as Governor of Kano State since 29 May 2023. From the Sullubawa Fulani clan, he attended Sumaila Primary School, Government Secondary Schools in Dawakin Tofa and Gumel. He worked in engineering before politics, serving as Commissioner under Governor Kwankwaso. His administration emphasizes urban renewal, education revival, and infrastructure under the NNPP platform.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf |
| Title / Role | Governor of Kano State |
| State | Kano State |
| Party | NNPP |
| Date of birth | January 5, 1963 (63 years old) |
| Education | ND Civil Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Mubi (1985); HND Civil Engineering (Water Resources/Environmental), Kaduna Polytechnic (1989); PGD & M.Sc Business Administration, Bayero University Kano |
| In office since | May 29, 2023 |
| Geopolitical zone | NW |
🏆 Key Achievements
Elected Governor of Kano State 2023 under NNPP. Former Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport (2011-2015). Engineer and Kwankwasiyya ally focused on infrastructure, education and youth empowerment.
🏛 Role of the Governor of Kano State
The Governor of Kano State is the chief executive and head of government of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the governor is elected by popular vote for a four-year term, renewable once. The governor heads the state executive council, assents to bills passed by the State House of Assembly, and directs the allocation of the state's budget and resources.
Kano State is part of the NW geopolitical zone, with Kano as its capital. Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf currently serves as governor since May 29, 2023.