By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has mourned the passing of renowned Kano businessman and ...
By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has mourned the passing of renowned Kano businessman and industrialist, Alhaji Isma'il Mukhtar Maibiskit.
Maibiskit, a prominent figure in Kano's business community, died on Friday, 30th October, 2026.
In a condolence message signed by his Director-General, Media and Publicity, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described the death as a painful loss to Kano State, particularly the business community.
The Governor said the deceased made immense contributions to the growth of commerce and private enterprise in the state, and was among the prominent business figures whose efforts helped in developing Kano's commercial activities and sustaining the state's reputation as a major centre of trade and industry.
Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, especially his granddaughter, Engr. Yasmin Mukhtar, who is the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Women Education, as well as other relatives, friends, business associates and the entire people of Kano State.
He urged the bereaved family to take solace in the good memories and enduring legacy left behind by the late industrialist.
The Governor prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, reward his good deeds, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and give his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

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