Press Release

Gov. Yusuf condoles with Kano Assembly over the death of two Lawmakers

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed profound shock and deep pain over the sudden death of two serving members of the Kano State House of Assembly on the same day. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday. Governor Yusuf described the near-simultaneous […]

Governor Yusuf Urges Newly Elected NNPP National Leaders to Be Committed and Inclusive

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged the newly elected national leaders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to remain committed, hardworking, and inclusive in order to strengthen the party and achieve its objectives. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday Governor […]

Governor Yusuf Presents N1.368 Trillion 2026 Budget

… Prioritizes Education, Health & Infrastructure in Historic Capital Allocation… Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill totalling N1,368,127,929,271 to the Kano State House of Assembly, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to completing legacy projects and deepening inclusive development across the state. In a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi […]

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 […]