Kano State Government Officials 2026
Complete list of Kano State officials — governor, deputy governor, senators, commissioners and key government appointees. Updated 2026.
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Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf
Executive Governor, Kano State
NNPP · Since 2023
25Officials
18Commissioners
3Senators
🏛 Executive
2 officials🏅 Senators
3 of 3 senatorial districtsKano State is divided into three senatorial districts, each represented by one Senator in the National Assembly, Abuja.
🏢 House of Assembly Leadership
1 officials📋 SSG, Head of Service & AG
1 officials📁 Commissioners & Portfolios
18 commissionersKano State currently has 18 commissioners appointed by Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, each overseeing a specific ministry and its programmes.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
9 questionsKano State currently has 18 Commissioners, appointed by Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. Each commissioner oversees a specific ministry or portfolio. They include Barr Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, Dr Danjuma Mahmoud, Hon Ali Bukar Makoda and others.
The current Governor of Kano State is Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf of the NNPP, in office since 2023. The Governor's office is located in Kano.
The current Secretary to the Kano State Government (SSG) is Umar Farouk Ibrahim. The SSG coordinates government activities and serves as head of the state civil service administration.
Kano State has 3 Senators in the National Assembly, one for each of the state's senatorial districts. They are: Sen. Rufai Sani Hanga, Sen. Jibrin Barau, Sen. Kawu Suleiman Abdurrahaman.
The current Kano State Commissioner for Finance is Dr Isma’il Aliyu Danmaraya (NNPP), appointed November -0001. The Commissioner for Finance oversees the state's budget, revenue, fiscal policy and financial management.
The current Kano State Commissioner for Health is Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf (NNPP). The Commissioner for Health oversees the state's public hospitals, primary healthcare centres and health policy.
The current Commissioner for Education in Kano State is Hon Ali Bukar Makoda (NNPP). The Commissioner for Education oversees public primary, secondary and technical schools in the state.
The Head of Service is the administrative head of the Kano State civil service. The office is responsible for personnel management, promotions, appointments, discipline and the welfare of civil servants across all ministries, departments and agencies of the Kano State Government.
Kano State currently has 25 listed government officials including 18 commissioners, 3 senators, 1 house of assembly leaders, a Deputy Governor, and Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf.