Council
By Aminu Garko
Kano, Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the composition of the Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC) aimed at safeguarding the rights and interests of consumers across the state.
A statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Saturday said the council comprised seasoned professionals, government officials and business representatives.
Dawakin-Tofa said this was to ensure fair trade practices and protect consumers from exploitation.
He listed members of the council to include, Dr Umar Garba Haruna as Chairman and Alhaji Zangina Jafaru as Executive Secretary.
Other members are: Ibrahim Gama representing Kano Central: Hajiya Sadiya Bichi representing Kano North: Alhaji Hussaini Gidado, representing Kano South: Alhaji Munzali Abubakar, representing Business Community I (Kantin Kwari Market): and Ali Adakawa representative Business Community II (Kwanar Singa)
The membership also include: Alhaji Ahmed Chedi, representative of Business Community III (Dawanau Market): Sani Gambo, representative of Business Community IV (Abubakar Rimi Market): Halima Ahmad, representative of Ministry of Justice: and Prof. Salisu Ahmad, representative of Ministry of Health.
Other members are: Aminu Yushe’u, representative of Ministry of Environment: Bashir Gezawa, representative of Ministry of Local Government: Maryam Haruna (Director Special Duties), representative of Ministry of Women Affairs: Bashir Uba (Director Investment), representative of Ministry of Investment/Commerce.
The rest are: Faisal Mahmud, representative of Ministry of Transportation (Agency): Umar Zubairu, representative of Special Service Directorate: and Shamsu Jibrin who would serve as Secretary/Legal Adviser of the Council.
Yusuf said that the council’s primary mandate was to protect consumers’ rights and ensure that businesses operated under fair, transparent and lawful conditions.
The governor said the initiative tallied with his administration’s commitment to promoting good governance, market confidence and safeguarding the public from substandard products and unethical business practices.
He directed the council members to commence operations immediately, so as to address consumer complaints, regulate trade practices and foster a healthy business environment in the state.
