Kano Chamber Wants Private Sector Experts in Key Economic Positions

Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture has urged the state government to appoint individuals with strong private-sector backgrounds to key economic positions to boost policy effectiveness and economic growth.

KACCIMA president, Usman Darma, made the call during the first-quarter council meeting and the Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, held in Kano.

He specifically appealed to Governor Abba Yusuf to ensure that critical ministries, particularly those driving the state’s economy, are headed by professionals with practical business experience.

Darma said such appointments would enhance policy coherence and ensure that government interventions reflect real sector needs.

He noted that strengthening collaboration between the government and the organised private sector would improve industrialisation, attract investments and create jobs.

“In further strengthening public-private collaboration at the sub-national level, we call on the Kano State Government to deepen engagement with the organised private sector by ensuring that key economic leadership positions benefit from individuals with strong business experience,” he said.

According to him, aligning governance with private-sector expertise would bridge the gap between policymakers and industry players, leading to more effective economic policies.

The KACCIMA president also reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to supporting government efforts to promote sustainable economic growth.

Also speaking, the National President of NACCIMA, Jani Ibrahim, said the association would continue to strengthen private sector participation in policy formulation and economic development.

Meanwhile, Governor Yusuf, represented by the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, reiterated the state government’s commitment to reforms and policies that would improve the business environment in the state.