H.E. Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf
Executive Governor of Kano State
Profile
Abba Kabir Yusuf (born January 5, 1963) is a Nigerian politician and civil engineer serving as the Governor of Kano State since May 29, 2023. A key figure in the Kwankwasiyya movement and former commissioner of Works, Housing, and Transport (2011–2015), he was elected under the NNPP before joining the APC in 2026. Engineer and grassroots mobilizer focused on education and infrastructure. political dynasty.
Achievements & Scorecard
Built 500km roads, renovated 200 schools, healthcare improvements, youth empowerment programs, agricultural support. — The Governor said his administration launched a ₦2.3 billion livestock entrepreneurship programme and distributed 7,158 goats to 2,386 women