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Gov. Yusuf Donates N3 Billion Land for North West Development Commission Headquarters in Kano

… Appreciates President Tinubu, Senate Leadership for Establishing the Agency In a significant move to support regional development, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has donated a 1.9-hectare plot of land—valued at N3 billion—to the newly established North West Development Commission (NWDC) for the construction of its permanent headquarters in Kano. The land, carved […]

Gov. Yusuf Engages World Bank, Seeks More Interventions for Kano

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has engaged the new leadership of World Bank in Nigeria through a strategic meeting aimed at securing additional development interventions for Kano State. The meeting, held at the World Bank office, brought together the Country Director, Dr. Ndiamé Diop, and other senior management officials. This was disclosed in a statement issued […]

Governor Yusuf Hosts Iftar with Kano’s 44 Local Government Chairmen

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has hosted an Iftar (breaking of fast) with the 44 local government chairmen of the state, emphasizing the need for greater dedication to grassroots development and effective governance. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. Addressing the local […]

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 […]