Kano Constitutes Committee To Address Growing Conflict Among Ethnic Group

By Ayodele Oni

Following mounting crisis, Kano State Government has set up a reconciliatory committee to address the growing conflict among the Yoruba community in the state.

The committee was inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Abdullahi Bichi, on behalf of Governor Abba Yusuf.

The committee, comprising 11 members, including academics and a representative from the Kano State Emirate Council, is tasked with resolving the conflict between the Oba’s group and the Aare group.

Their terms of reference include, inviting the conflicting parties to address the crisis, receiving written/oral submissions from relevant associations, interest groups, and individuals.

The committee is also expected to dialogue with organizations and institutions, such as the Kano Emirate Council, identifying the immediate and remote causes of the crisis, proffering solutions and recommendations.

It is expected to submit a report to the state government within four weeks.

The committee’s chairman, Prof. Usman Muhammad, promised to deploy effective conflict resolution strategies to address the issue.

The co-chairman, Dr. Ransom Bello, thanked the state government for the opportunity to serve.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Inter-community Relations for Yoruba Affairs, Abdussalam Abiola, urged the Yoruba community to cooperate with the committee and make sacrifices to ensure peace in the state.