The Kano State Government has made a formal appeal for the creation of an additional state and 26 new local government areas within its current boundaries.
The request was submitted during the North West public hearing on constitutional review, held in Kaduna by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, Daily Post reports.
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Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who led the delegation from Kano, explained that the proposals are part of efforts to adapt to the state’s growing population and vast geographical size. He said expanding the number of local councils from 44 to 70 would help improve governance and accelerate development at the grassroots level.
He noted that the proposals were shaped by widespread consultations with citizens, traditional rulers, and civil society groups, through public forums and media engagement.
The recommendations, endorsed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, were compiled by a 22-member committee tasked with gathering inputs from across the state.
Kano also urged constitutional changes that would guarantee local government autonomy, ensuring financial independence and stronger accountability.
In the area of security, the state expressed support for the creation of state police but stressed the need for clear lines of coordination with federal security agencies.
The delegation further called for traditional rulers to be given defined constitutional roles, along with protections for their selection processes. It proposed a national advisory council made up of state chiefdom leaders to contribute to national governance discussions.
