Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the constitution of the 2026/1447AH Ramadan Feeding Programme Committee to supervise the distribution of food to residents across the state.
This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The Governor announced that food distribution commenced since Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 115 feeding centres across the eight Kano metropolitant LGAs.
He explained that the programme is aimed at supporting the less privileged and easing the burden of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
Governor Yusuf urged members of the committee to carry out their duties with dedication, transparency and fear of God to ensure the success of the programme.
Members of the Committee are Chairman
1. Ahmed Tijani Auwalu – Hon. Commissioner, Ministry for Religious Affairs
Other Members
2. Muhammad Tajo Othman – Hon. Commissioner, Ministry for Local Government
3. Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf – Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Health
4. Dr. Dahiru Hashim – Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Environment
5. Shiek Ibrahim Shehu Maihula – Chairman, Hisbah Board
6. Aliyu Muhammad Bichi – Special Adviser, Religious Affairs II
7. Gwani Musa Hamza Falaki – Special Adviser on Tsangaya
8. Dankaka Hussaini Bebeji – Special Adviser, DGO
9. Abdulkadir Auwalu (Alhajiji) – Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs
10. Usamatu A. Salga – Special Adviser, Religious Affairs I
11. Jamila Magaji Abdullahi – State Accountant General
12. Abba Saidu Sufi – Director General, Hisbah Board
14. Abdullahi Ibrahim Rogo – Director General, Protocol
15. Nana Asma’u Jibril – Director General, Research & Documentation
16. Yahaya Musa Kwankwaso – Deputy Director General, Protocol
17. Sa’adatu Salisu Yusha’u – Chairman, T/Wada Local Government (ALGON Chairperson)
18. Ahmad Ibrahim Muhammad – Chairman, Tarauni Local Government
19. Salisu Usman Masu – Chairman, Fagge Local Government
20. Salim Hashim Idris – Chairman, Kano Municipal
21. Abubakar Mu’az Yusuf Mojo – Chairman, Gwale Local Government
22. Yusuf Imam Oganboye – Chairman, Nassarawa Local Government
23. Suraj Ibrahim Imam – Chairman, Dala Local Government
24. Abdullahi Gali Shitu Basaf – Chairman, Kumbotso Local Government
25. Binta Lawan Aliyu – Permanent Secretary, Government House
26. Barr. Habibu Dan'almajiri, Chairman, Zakkat Commission
27. Hon. Aisha Muhammad Idris, Special Adviser on Food Security
Secretaries
28. Akibu Isa Murtala – Special Adviser on Administration (Secretary)
29. Bilkisu Shehu Maimota – Permanent Secretary/AGS, SSG’s Office (Co-Secretary)
Secretariat
30. Kawu Nasiru – Director/AGS, SSG’s Office
31. Hassan Salisu Kofarmata – Director, Special Duties, SSG’s Office
32. Jamilu Hassan Yola, Confidential Sec. SSGs Office
The Governor reaffirmed that the Ramadan Feeding Programme remains a key social intervention initiative of his administration aimed at promoting unity and supporting vulnerable residents of Kano State.