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Governor Yusuf Wins Top Infrastructure Award at London’s 15th African Achievers Event

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has clinched the prestigious title of Governor of the Year in Infrastructure Development at the 15th African Achievers Award. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the event held at the historic Westminster Palace, House of Lords, London. The award was presented by […]

Kano Governor Appoints New Chief of Staff, DG Special Services

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Dr. Suleiman Wali Sani, mni, as the new Chief of Staff, Government House, Kano. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. Dr. Sani, an accomplished medical doctor, policy expert, and retired Permanent Secretary, […]

Namadi Sambo Commends Gov. Yusuf for Declaring State of Emergency on Kano

Former Vice President, Architect Muhammad Namadi Sambo, has commended the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his bold decision to declare a state of emergency on education in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Monday. Sambo, who paid a condolence visit […]

Atiku, Zulum, Malami Condole Kano Governor, Family over Dantata’s Death

Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, and former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), have paid separate condolence visits to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the family of the late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata.This was contained in […]

Governor Yusuf Appoints New Special Advisers to Strengthen Governance in Kano

In a move aimed at deepening reforms and improving service delivery across critical sectors, the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of eleven new Special Advisers. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The appointees, who come from diverse professional […]

Kano Foreign Scholarship, Blessings To Entire North

The foreign scholarship of Kano state government has been making significant progress and achieving its desired goals as the 1001 students keep returning in batches. Among the recent graduates who excelled in their Master’s programs, 54 students from India stood out, particularly in healthcare-related courses. Notably, 7 students specialized in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), a […]

Kano, Morocco to Partner on Energy, Agriculture, and Trade

The Kano State Government is set to sign a series of landmark investment Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Kingdom of Morocco, focusing on renewable energy, agriculture, and commerce, as part of its aggressive drive to reposition the state’s economy.This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday.This […]

Gov. Yusuf Arrives in Morocco to Explore Strategic Partnerships for Kano’s Economic Growth

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has arrived in the Kingdom of Morocco on a strategic working visit aimed at fostering bilateral partnerships and unlocking new business opportunities to accelerate Kano’s economic development. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The visit, which focuses […]

Governor Kabir Yusuf Bags Vanguard’s 2024 Good Governance Award

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named Governor of the Year 2024 (Good Governance) by Vanguard Newspaper, in recognition of his transformative achievements in the education and healthcare sectors. The recognition was announced in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. Governor Yusuf received the award […]

Again, Governor Yusuf Honoured with African Good Governance Award in Morocco

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has again been recognized on the continental stage as he received the prestigious African Good Governance Award 2025, in honour of his visionary leadership and commitment to people-centered governance. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday. The award was […]