Press Release

Kano State Government Announces Plan to Train 50,000 Youths in 2026

The Kano State Government has announced plans to train 50,000 youths across the state in the current year as part of its broader strategy to empower young people to become self-reliant, productive, and economically stable. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa Sunday. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf […]

Kano Gov.Fulfills Pledge, Settles N15.7 Billion in Outstanding Benefits to Former Councillors

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, announced the final settlement of a longstanding financial obligation, disbursing over N8.2 billion in outstanding allowances to 1,371 former Local Government Council members. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday. The payment marks the successful conclusion of a […]

‎Governor Yusuf Commends President Tinubu, Abba Bichi Over N47 Billion Wuju-Wuju Road in Kano

‎Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the Federal Government’s intervention on the famous Wuju-Wuju road project completion at the cost of ₦47 billion. ‎ ‎This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday. ‎ ‎The […]

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 […]