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High Powered Taskforce on Security, Peace and Youth Rehabilitation Visits DSS, Police, Other stakeholders

Kano state taskforce on Security, Peace and Youth Rehabilitation has expressed readiness to work with all security agencies in the state to complement their mandate of securing the lives and properties of the Kano residents Chairman of the committee, who also doubles as the commissioner, Ministry of science, technology and innovation Dr Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar […]

Urban Renewal: Gov. Yusuf Flags off Rehabilitation of 17 Roads in Kano Metropolis

Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the rehabilitation of 17 dilapidated roads in Kano metropolitan area. Flagging the reconstruction of the urban renewal network with the popular Club road in Nassarawa local government, Governor Yusuf said the initiative was part of his administration’s agenda targeted to transform Kano into mega city. Governor Yusuf’s […]

Governor Yusuf Calls for Legislative Action to Propel Kano’s Rapid Development

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged the State House of Assembly to prioritize enacting laws that foster meaningful development and enhance citizens’ well-being. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday. During a special breakfast meeting with members of both the State and National […]

Gov. Yusuf Mourns Late Special Adviser on Yoruba Community Affairs

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condoled with the family, friends, and associates of the late Hon. Abdullatif Abdussalam, who until his passing served as the Special Adviser on Yoruba Community Affairs. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Monday. During a condolence visit to […]

Governor Yusuf Inaugurates 21-Member Committee on Peace and Security Restoration

Charges Committee on Youth Rehabilitation and Evaluation Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated a 21-member Kano State Peace and Youth Rehabilitation Committee to tackle crime and promote socioeconomic stability in the state. Speaking during the inauguration at the Government House, Kano, Governor Yusuf tasked the committee with collaborating with security agencies to […]

Governor Yusuf Appoints Umar Farouk Ibrahim as Kano New SSG

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. Ibrahim’s appointment takes effect from Monday, February 10, 2025. According to the statement, Ibrahim was selected based […]

Rimin Zakara Killing: Kano Gov. Directs Bayero University to Suspend Demolition Exercise

…… Announces Multi-Billion Naira Development Projects Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has visited the Rimin Zakara community in Ungogo Local Government Area to express his condolences to the families affected by the recent demolition exercise that resulted in the tragic loss of three lives and left several others injured. This was contained in a statement issued […]

Gov. Yusuf disburses N400 million to 10 Community Interest Groups in Kano

As the state sets to boost food security through Agricultural Value Chain development Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has disbursed 400 million naira to 10 community interest groups of young generation to engage in Agribusinesses to boost food security not only of the state but Nigeria at large. This was contained in a […]

Gov Yusuf Inaugurates Sharia and Zakkat Commissions – Tasks Zakkat Commission on Alms Collection

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has inaugurated the Chairmen, Commissioners, and members of the Sharia and Zakkat & Hubusi Commissions. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Yusuf emphasized Kano’s influential status in the Islamic world, citing its large number of […]