The Kano State government has inaugurated a reconciliatory committee on prevailing conflicts within the Yoruba community stakeholders residing in Kano State to resolve a growing conflict among them.
The committee was inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Abdullahi Bichi on behalf of Governor Abba Yusuf.
Speaking at the meeting, Bichi expressed the governor’s appreciation to members of the committee for accepting to serve in it.
“To resolve this conflict between the Oba’s group and Aare group, we have carefully selected you as members of this committee as each one of you is a leader in his own right.
“More so, it is an issue of concern to the state government because the Yoruba community is an integral part of the Kano community.
“His Excellency wants you to use your wealth of experience and knowledge to resolve the prevailing conflict within the immunity,” the SSG stated.
Prof. Usman Muhammad is the chairman while Dr. Ransom Bello is co-chairman.
Other members include Prof. Afolabi Falola, Prof. Ibrahim Khalil, Prof. Akindele Mukaddas, Prof. Usman Malumfashi and Prof. Nuruddeen Salahuddeen, among others.
The 11-man committee will also have a member from the Kano state Emirate Council.
Some of the terms of reference include inviting the two conflicting parties within the community with the aim of addressing the crisis.
The committee is expected to invite relevant associations, interest groups and individuals that reside in Kano to make written/oral submissions related to the crisis.
It will also invite and dialogue with all organisations or institutions such as the Kano Emirate Council.
It is also expected to find out the immediate and remote causes of the crisis and the roles played by various parties both internal and external.
