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Gov. Yusuf Arrives in Morocco to Explore Strategic Partnerships for Kano’s Economic Growth

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has arrived in the Kingdom of Morocco on a strategic working visit aimed at fostering bilateral partnerships and unlocking new business opportunities to accelerate Kano’s economic development. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The visit, which focuses […]

Eid-el-Fitr: Governor Yusuf Calls for Unity, Justice

The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, extends warm greetings to Muslims in Kano and beyond on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, urging them to uphold the virtues of patience, compassion, and unity cultivated during Ramadan. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor emphasizes the importance of […]

BREAKING: Gov. Yusuf Accepts Resignation of Kano Commissioner for Internal Security

The Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has accepted the resignation of his Commissioner for the newly created Ministry of Internal Security and Special Services, Maj. Gen. Muhammad Inuwa Idris (Rtd). In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor expressed his deep gratitude to the retired Army General […]

The Kano State Government in Northern Nigeria, and the U.S. State of Georgia are set to explore multiple areas of collaboration to drive development and strengthen bilateral relations.

This was highlighted during an official visit by Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, Executive Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, to Segun Adeyina, a member of the Georgia State House of Representatives, at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. Accompanied by Ambassador Dr. Catherine Utsalo, Vice President of Prezens for Charity, and […]

Canada’s RISE Project to Boost Agriculture, Empower Women and Youth in Kano

Kano State is set to benefit from a major Canadian initiative aimed at strengthening agriculture and empowering women and youth in Northern Nigeria. This was contained in a statement by the Governor’s spokeperson Sanusi Bature DawakinTofa. The Resilient and Inclusive Agri-food Systems Empowering Women and Youth (RISE) project will support agribusinesses, smallholder farmers, and cooperatives […]

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 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 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 […]