The Kano State Government has expressed concern over what it describes as persistent marginalisation of its indigenes in employment and has set up a technical committee to investigate the issue.
Governor Abba Yusuf approved the establishment of the committee on Thursday in Kano to examine why indigenes of the state are under-represented in Federal Government agencies, private companies, and voluntary organisations operating within the state, and to recommend solutions.
The decision was announced in a statement by the Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Musa Tanko.
According to the statement, the committee was inaugurated by the SSG, Alhaji Umar Ibrahim, who said the move was necessary because Kano, despite being Nigeria’s most populous state, continued to suffer unfair employment outcomes.
He added that youth unemployment in the state was believed to be higher than in any other part of the country.
“We are deeply concerned that Kano indigenes are not getting fair chances in jobs available in their own state,” Mr. Ibrahim said.
He explained that committee members were selected based on their experience and strong backgrounds in public service.
The committee is chaired by Dr. Danyaro Yakasai, Special Adviser on Policy and Social Development, while Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad, Special Adviser on Human Resources, serves as co-chairman.
Its mandate includes reviewing employment practices in federal, private, and voluntary institutions in Kano, determining the level of representation of Kano indigenes, and engaging institutions on compliance with employment regulations.
The committee will also work with the Federal Character Commission to promote fairness and adherence to relevant laws.
Speaking on behalf of the committee, Dr. Yakasai thanked Governor Yusuf for the confidence placed in them and pledged to deliver results.
The committee is expected to submit its report within four weeks.
