Nigeria

Governor Yusuf Hosts Tunisian Ambassador, Strengthens Kano-Tunisia Economic Ties

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has warmly received the Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Nigeria, His Excellency Mohsen Antit, along with a high-powered delegation of government officials and business leaders. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. The visit, which coincides […]

Governor Yusuf Empowers Kano Women with N2.3 Billion Livestock Initiative

In a bid to combat poverty and promote economic self-reliance, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has launched the second phase of a women empowerment initiative under the Livestock Fattening Programme of the Kano Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP). A statement from the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, disclosed that the program involves the distribution of […]

Governor Yusuf Commiserates with Niger State Over Tanker Explosion Tragedy

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed profound sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State following the devastating tanker explosion at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. The tragic incident, which occurred on the morning of Saturday, January 18, 2025, claimed the lives of at least 90 people, […]

Governor Yusuf Appoints Prof. Shehu Galadanci, Shehu Sagagi, as Chair, Secretary of Kano State Shura Council.

In a landmark effort to promote inclusive governance and enhance policymaking through community engagement, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced the composition of the Kano State Shura Council. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the council comprises 46 distinguished members, including renowned Islamic scholars, respected academics, […]

Governor Yusuf reshuffles cabinet, drops SSG, scraps COS portfolio

In a major political decision, Kano state Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf as announced a reshuffle of the state executive council to effect pragmatic political realignment of his administration. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday, Governor Yusuf disclosed that the first major rejig of his cabinet takes immediate […]

Visit to the Nigerian High Commission in New Delhi

“I was pleased to visit the Nigerian High Commission in New Delhi, where we were warmly received by His Excellency, Mr. Ubong Akpan Johnny, the Acting High Commissioner of Nigeria to India. The visit was a good opportunity to discuss our shared interests in India, especially in the fields of education and healthcare. I thank […]

Interactive session with Kano State Students at Symbiosis, Kalinga and Swarrnim Universities.

“On day two of our supervision visit to India, we held interactive sessions with our students at Symbiosis, Kalinga and Swarrnim Universities. The engagement was most successful as we met our wards in excellent state and in the best academic shape. As reiterated by their management, the students from Kano State have distinguished themselves as […]

Interactive session with Kano State Students at Sharda University, Delhi

“I am in India to visit our students that are currently studying in different Universities in the country. As part of the engagements, I was pleased to hold an interactive session with students at the Sharda University, Delhi. It gave me great pleasure to see the students in excellent spirit and enthusiasm, as it is […]