Abba Kabir Yusuf

Abba Kabir Yusuf is the Executive Governor of Kano State, in office since May 2023 under the NNPP. A Fulani royal from Gaya LGA, he served as commissioner under Governor Kwankwaso and later became a leading NNPP figure. His administration, nicknamed “Abba Gida‑Gida,” focuses on good governance, infrastructure development, and inclusive growth, attracting praise for measurable progress in education, agriculture, and health within his first two years.