GOV. YUSUF MOURNS PASSING OF KANO BUSINESS TYCOON ISMA’ILA MAIBISKIT

By Aminu Garko

Kano, Oct. 30, 2026 , Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned Kano businessman and industrialist, Alhaji Isma’il Mukhtar Maibiskit, who passed away on Friday.

The Governor described the death as a painful loss to Kano State, particularly the business community, considering the contributions of the deceased to the growth of commerce and private enterprise in the state.

Yusuf noted that the late Maibiskit was among the prominent business figures whose efforts contributed to the development of Kano’s commercial activities and the state’s reputation as a major centre of trade and industry.

The Governor extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, especially his granddaughter, Engr. Yasmin Mukhtar, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Women Education, as well as other relatives, friends, business associates and the people of Kano State.

He urged the bereaved family to take solace in the good memories and legacy of the deceased, while praying to Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and give his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Yusuf further prayed that Allah would reward the deceased for his good deeds and grant comfort to all those affected by his passing.