Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced the appointment of Saidu Yahya as the Executive Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC).
This is coming after the tenure of Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado ended recently.
In a statement on Friday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, disclosed that Yahya’s name has been forwarded to the Kano State House of Assembly for confirmation.
The statement reads: “Born in 1978, the 47-year-old holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bayero University Kano (BUK) and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation.
”Yahya brings with him a wealth of experience from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), where he has served in various strategic roles. Until his nomination, he held the position of Team Leader, General Investigations and Constituency/Executive Projects Tracking Division, and was a member of the Directorate of Operations Task Force of the ICPC.
”With over 18 years’ experience in the investigation of corrupt practices and other related offences, Mr. Yahya has developed particular expertise in the investigation of bribery and corruption, money laundering, illicit financial flows (IFF), sabotage, criminal diversion of funds/properties, stealing, project tracking, and staff misconduct.
”He is also a trainer on investigation techniques and project monitoring/tracking, having undergone professional training with numerous reputable law enforcement agencies and institutions including the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Justice, Defense Intelligence College, Guards Brigade (177 Battalion), Federal Treasury Academy, Quantity Survey Academy, and the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, among others.
”His combined academic background, field experience, and specialized training have prepared him for leadership roles in both the private and public sectors, especially in areas relating to investigation, courtroom testimony, risk mapping, and strategic operations.”
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