Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has administered the oath of office to Barrister Sa’idu Yahaya as the new Executive Chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC).
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Government House in Kano and was officiated by the State Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi. Prior to this, Governor Yusuf had submitted Yahaya’s name to the Kano State House of Assembly, which carried out the required screening and confirmation in line with official procedure.
Barrister Sa’idu Yahaya, born in 1978, comes with nearly two decades of experience in anti-corruption work. He served for more than 18 years at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), holding positions such as Team Leader for General Investigations and for the Constituency Projects Tracking Division. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bayero University Kano and a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation.
In addition to appointing the new anti-corruption chief, Governor Yusuf also sworn in three new Special Advisers: Kabiru Haruna Getso as Special Adviser on Employment; Dr. Saleh Musa Sa’ad as Special Adviser on Corporate Social Responsibility; and Mr. Sylvester Cole as Special Adviser on South-South Community Affairs.
Governor Yusuf emphasized that all appointees were selected based on merit, competence, and the confidence reposed in them. He urged the new PCACC chairman to conduct himself with neutrality, fearlessness, and diligence, discouraging any practices detrimental to the commission’s integrity. He also acknowledged the dedicated service of the former chairman, Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado, and encouraged Yahaya to consult with his predecessor when necessary.
In his remarks, Sa’idu Yahaya pledged to serve with discipline and professionalism. Representatives of the new Special Advisers also expressed gratitude for the appointments and committed to bringing their expertise to bear in their respective roles.
