Press Release

Kano Government Moves to Acquire Additional Shares in KEDCO, Adopts State Electricity Policy ‎

‎The Kano State Government has approved plans to acquire majority shares in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) to improve energy supply, promote industrial growth, and expand access to reliable electricity across the state. ‎ ‎This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. ‎ ‎The decision aims to […]

Kano Government to Construct 50 Low-Cost Housing Estates Across Local Governments ‎

‎The Kano State Government has approved the construction of 50 low-cost housing estates across the 36 Local Government Areas outside the metropolis to provide affordable housing for low- and middle-income earners. ‎ ‎This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. ‎ ‎The initiative forms part of the government’s […]

‎Kano Government Approves ₦4.9 Billion for Education Sector Projects

‎The Kano State Government has approved over ₦4.9 billion for the execution of key projects aimed at revitalising the education sector across the state. ‎ ‎This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. ‎ ‎The projects, approved during the 33rd Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Abba […]

Governor Yusuf Urges Regular Security Meetings at Local Government Level

‎Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged local government councils to hold regular security meetings to enhance vigilance and coordination among communities across the state.‎‎This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday.‎‎Speaking during the State Security Council meeting held on Thursday at Government House, […]

Governor Yusuf Swears In Two Commissioners and Solicitor-General

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sworn in two Commissioners as members of the Kano State Executive Council and assigned them their respective portfolios. The newly sworn-in Commissioners are: Barrister Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, appointed as Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Kano State. Associate Professor Aliyu Isah Aliyu, appointed as Commissioner […]

Gov. Yusuf settles N5.6bn backlog of severance and gratuity for ex-councillors who served under Ganjude

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disbursed N5.6 billion to settle the backlog of severance and gratuity entitlements, including accommodation and leave allowances, owed to 1,198 former councillors who served between 2018 and 2020 during the administration of ex-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa […]

65th Anniversary: Governor Yusuf Showcases Landmark Achievements Across Key Sectors in Two and a Half Years

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that his administration has recorded significant progress across key sectors in the last two and a half years, despite prevailing economic challenges. This was contained in a statement issued by his Spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday. Speaking at the 65th Independence Day Celebration held […]

BREAKING: Gov. Yusuf Announces Minor Cabinet Reshuffle in Kano

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle and senior staff posting in the state civil service. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, this move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery across key ministries. According to the Governor’s directive, […]

NECO 2025: Kano Tops National Performance Chart as Gov. Yusuf’s Education Reforms Bear Fruit

Kano State has proudly emerged as the best-performing state in the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE Internal) conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO). This landmark achievement is a direct result of the sweeping reforms and sustained investment of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in the education sector. This was contained in a statement issued […]

Tears of Joy as Governor Yusuf Welcomes Separated Kano Conjoined Twins

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, today received the Kano conjoined twins, Hassana Hassan Isa and Hussaina Hassan Isa, at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport following their successful separation in Saudi Arabia. The twin sisters, who were joined at birth, were airlifted to Saudi Arabia in October 2023 for a delicate surgical operation […]