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  • Yusuf sympathises with Rogo community over fire incident

    Yusuf sympathises with Rogo community over fire incident

    Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has expressed sympathy with the people of Rogo Local Government Area following a fire that damaged parts of the Rogo General Hospital on Thursday.

    In a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, on Friday.

    Yusuf described the incident as “unfortunate and deeply saddening,” stating that hospitals were e critical lifelines for communities and must remain functional and safe.

    He directed that an immediate assessment of the damage be carried out and a detailed report submitted without delay.

    The governor also ordered the immediate rehabilitation of the affected sections to ensure the speedy restoration of healthcare services for residents.

    Yusuf assured the people of Rogo of his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening healthcare facilities across all 44 local government areas of the state.

    (NAN)

  • May Day: Workers are backbone of democratic governance – Gov Yusuf

    May Day: Workers are backbone of democratic governance – Gov Yusuf

    Kano state governor Abba Yusuf has described Nigerian workers as the country’s backbone of democratic governance.

    The governor stated this while felicitating with workers in the state and across the country on the occasion of the International Workers’ Day on Thursday.

    “The labour force is the backbone of democratic governance, national development and societal progress,” he said.

    Speaking at the May Day celebration, held at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to workers’ welfare, unveiling a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing working conditions, boosting morale, and positioning Kano as a model of labour-conscious governance.

    “Today is not merely a public holiday. It is a day rooted in history for sacrifice and the struggle for justice, equity, and the dignity of labour,” he said.

    Yusuf recalled that Kano was the first state to host an official May Day celebration in 1980 under the late Governor Abubakar Rimi. He expressed pride in continuing with the legacy through progressive policies that centre on workers’ interests.

    Governor Yusuf disclosed that Kano has officially adopted a new minimum wage of ₦71,000, making it one of the first states in Nigeria to implement a substantial wage increase for civil servants.

    “Through deliberate and determined efforts, we have successfully ensured that the new minimum wage for civil servants in Kano State stands at ₦71,000 to enhance workers’ welfare,” he said.

    He stressed that the new salary structure is designed to cushion the effects of economic hardship, raise morale, and improve productivity across the public service.

    He also highlighted the payment of ₦16 billion in pension arrears, an upward review of minimum pension from ₦5,000 to ₦20,000, and the release of ₦100 million to support pensioners’ activities.

    Governor Yusuf announced the creation of new ministries and agencies designed to improve service delivery and generate employment.

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    These include the ministries of Housing Development, Internal Security, Solid Minerals, and Power and Renewable Energy, along with new agencies like the Kano State ICT Development Agency and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency.

    “These institutions are not just bureaucratic creations—they are strategic responses to the demands of a modern, inclusive, and secure society,” the governor noted.

    Yusuf called for unity and solidarity to overcome challenges. “While economic hardship poses challenges, it also offers opportunities for resilience, innovation, and solidarity,” he said.

  • World Teachers’ Day 2024: Gov Yusuf honoured for education reform

    World Teachers’ Day 2024: Gov Yusuf honoured for education reform

    The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has honoured Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state with the prestigious NUT Golden Award for his exceptional performance in reforming the state’s education sector.

    This recognition was announced on World Teachers’ Day 2024, celebrated at Eagle Square, Abuja, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education. 

    Governor Yusuf was selected for this honor alongside five other governors, including those from Borno, Oyo, Benue, Enugu, and Kebbi states.

    Governor Yusuf’s achievements in education reform were highlighted during the event. 

    Notably, his administration allocated 29.9% of Kano’s 2024 budget to education, demonstrating his commitment to prioritizing education. 

    Additionally, his declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector significantly improved infrastructure and access to quality education.

    Comrade Titus Ambe, NUT National Chairman, praised Governor Yusuf and the other awardees for their unwavering commitment to advancing education.

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Senator George Akume, also commended the governors for their dedication to education.

    Speaking on behalf of the six awardees, Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his commitment to further investing in education. 

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    He emphasised the importance of sustaining progress to ensure future generations thrive.

    This recognition is a testament to Governor Yusuf’s efforts in revitalizing Kano State’s education sector. His administration’s focus on promoting unity, development, and progress has yielded positive results, and this award serves as a motivation to continue delivering quality education to the people of Kano State.

  • Gov Yusuf signs supplementary budget

    Gov Yusuf signs supplementary budget

    Kano Governor Kabir Yusuf has signed a supplementary budget of N99billion to enable the State implement the new minimum wage and other services.

    Yusuf on August 20 submitted the N99 billion supplementary budget to the Kano Assembly.

    The signing of the supplementary budget followed the passing of the bill by the Kano Assembly.

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    Kano Speaker Jibril Falgor said the budget would enable the State Government to implement the new minimum wage and other services as the fund would be extended on recurrent, personnel, and overhead costs.

  • Gov Yusuf commits to educating every child in Kano

    Gov Yusuf commits to educating every child in Kano

    Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has committed his government to educate every child in the state by rolling out policies and programmes to meet the objective.

    The governor said the state’s budgetary allocation is an unprecedented 29.95 percent of the N437 billion 2024 budget, which is the highest in any state of the federation.

    In recent weeks, Governor Yusuf declared a state of emergency on education, which was quickly followed by an education recovery conference that brought together policymakers, stakeholders in the education sector, and development partners to chart a way forward.

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    At the recovery conference held at Bayero University recently, Governor Yusuf said his government, since coming into office, has spent over N2 billion to acquire and distribute instructional materials to basic and post-basic schools across the state.

    The conference was held in collaboration with the UKAid, PLANE Nigeria, and Arewa Consultative Forum with the theme, ‘Repositioning Education in Kano state: Navigating the Path to Excellence.

    He said: “We have approved the release of over N2.7bn for the construction of the first phase of 176 classrooms and 88 offices across the 44 local governments. We have also approved and released N1.9 billion for the renovation and upgrade of 220 schools. We have also completed the construction of 336 new classrooms.

    His government has also recruited some 5,623 teachers through the BESDA initiative and plans to recruit 4,000 more to boost primary schools in the state.

    During the conference, he said education is not merely a pathway to individual success but is a collective societal progress, economic development, and prosperity.

    “It is our duty as custodians of public trust to ensure that every child in Kano receives a quality education that will prepare them for challenges and the opportunities of the 21st century,” the governor said.

    Our goal, he said: “is to identify optional strategies and policies that will enable us to overcome the existing challenges and build an inclusive and responsive education system in the state.

    “Our vision is critical. It is crystal clear and we are deeply committed to the attainment of the objectives of the declaration.”

    At the end of the emergency period, he said: “We intend to achieve the following; make every school a good school, every child enrolled in school, every student engaged and an engaged learner, every teacher a caring educator, every parent a dedicated partner, every community a committed stakeholder and the government, a committed investor in human capital development.”

    As a government, he said: “We must therefore provide all the materials needed to reinvigorate the system, hence the declaration of the state of emergency and the convocation of the education recovery conference.”

  • BREAKING: Gov Yusuf declares 24-hour curfew in Kano

    BREAKING: Gov Yusuf declares 24-hour curfew in Kano

    Governor Abba Yusuf has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Kano State following the looting and destruction of public and private properties, as well as the killing and maiming of citizens by thugs and hoodlums who hijacked the #EndBadGovernance protest. 

    The governor addressed reporters on the incident at Government House, Kano, on Thursday, August 1.

    Details shortly…

  • Planned protests: Gov Yusuf urges residents to shun provocation 

    Planned protests: Gov Yusuf urges residents to shun provocation 

    Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has appealed to the residents of the state to avoid any form of provocation during the planned protests.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yusuf made this call while addressing business leaders, traditional rulers, and religious leaders at the Government House on Wednesday.

    Yusuf emphasised that protests would not yield the desired results, stating, “protest will not take us anywhere.”

    He highlighted the state government’s efforts towards implementing policies and programmes aimed at enhancing the well-being of citizens, showcasing Kano’s blessings.

    Yusuf said, “We are united in our quest for positive change that will yield the desired objectives of peace, progress, and political stability.

    However, I must emphasize that social media has had a negative impact by allowing the abuse of leaders, which will not help us achieve our goals.

    “This must stop, as it will only hinder our progress. We are facing a critical situation of hunger and other challenges, and we must work together to address them constructively.

    “Our administration is currently sponsoring over 1,000 students pursuing various courses in foreign countries.

    “We are also actively working to empower women and combat poverty in the state through a monthly program, which has already benefited over 5,000 women with a monthly stipend of N5,000, totaling over N260 million.”

    According to him, the state government is committed to providing access to clean drinking water in all metropolitan areas.

    Yusuf said: ”Furthermore, we have recently procured N1 billion worth of fertilizer, and distributed the same free of charge to the rural communities, aiming to boost food production and support agricultural development.

    ”The governor’s appeal for calm and restraint came as the state prepared for the planned protests.

    ”I am urging the residents to maintain peace and avoid any actions that could lead to unrest.

    “We will not condone any form of violence or destructive behavior during the protest.

    ”The destruction of government property and looting of shops will not be tolerated.”

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    The governor urged those who wish to exercise their right to protest to refrain from engaging in any behavior that could be exploited by agents of destruction.

    He said, “We have received credible intelligence that certain disgruntled individuals are recruiting thugs to incite trouble in the state.

    ” I assure you that the government will not tolerate such actions.

    ”Instead, I extend an invitation to those who wish to demonstrate to come to the Government House, where I will be happy to listen to their grievances and engage in constructive dialogue.” ( NAN)

  • Why I ordered Bayero’s arrest, by Gov Yusuf 

    Why I ordered Bayero’s arrest, by Gov Yusuf 

    Governor Abba Yusuf has explained why he ordered arrest of deposed emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, for which the court awarded N10 million damages to the monarch.

    Speaking through his spokesman, Sunusi Bature, the Governor said he called for Bayero‘s arrest because he (Bayero) returned into two days after his dethronement to reclaim the palace, creating unrest in the state.

    Bature was reacting to an article: ‘A Rendezvous with Recklessness and Executive Rascality,’ by Bala Ibrahim who accused Governor Yusuf of rascality and recklessness in power.

    The Federal High Court in Kano recently ordered the state government to pay Bayero the sum of N10 million for breaching his fundamental rights, personal liberty and freedom of movement.

    Citing Sections 35(1) and 41(1) of the 1999 Constitution, the court, presided by Justice Simon Amobeda, held that it was wrong for Yusuf to order Bayero’s arrest without lawful justification, which he said forced the applicant into house arrest for fear of been arrested.

    Bala Ibrahim had used the ruling to mock and criticise the governor of being power drunk and taking reckless decisions, including demolition of buildings and the order to arrest Bayero in which the court granted compensations to all the applicants.

    But Bature said: “Does Bala Ibrahim actually understand the workings of government and governance?

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    “I do not want to go into judicial pronouncements, but the point I want to make clear is that the issue of Kano Emirship is straightforward with the repeal of the Kano Emirate Law (2019) and enactment of Kano Emirate Law (2024), which gave Governor Yusuf the power to abolish the five emirates and return Kano to its glorious and historic position of one emirate.

    “This is the wish of the people of Kano state.

    “The reappointment of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II did not also come to anyone as a surprise, because his dethronement and consequent banishment by Abdullahi Ganduje and his co-travellers was done out of malice.

    “Now, calling for the arrest of dethroned Emir Aminu Bayero was only done for public good as his entrance into Kano, shortly after his dethronement posed a serious security threat which is being managed up till today.

    “Governor Abba Yusuf remains the Chief Security Officer of Kano state, and no sane leader would fold his arms and watch Kano snowballs into a state of anarchy without taking action.”

    On demolition, the governor said: “Again, the demolition of buildings and structures illegally acquired by former governor Ganduje, his family and friends, was an exercise carried out in good faith.

    “It was an exercise pegged on the efforts to recover public property from the hands of very few individuals who believed they could pocket public funds, structures and resources and get away with them without giving a wink.

    “We will not be deterred by propagandists like Bala Ibrahim doing the bidding of their paymasters, at the detriment of the welfare of the good people of Kano state and the socio-economic development of our dear state.”

  • BREAKING: We won’t arrest Bayero, security agents defy Gov Yusuf

    BREAKING: We won’t arrest Bayero, security agents defy Gov Yusuf

    Security agents on Saturday said they won’t arrest deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero as ordered by Governor Abba Yusuf.

    The Governor, in a statement by his Director General, Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Tofa, ordered the arrest of Bayero, accusing him of “creating tension in the state.”

    “The former Emir was smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully return to the palace two days after being deposed by the Governor,” Yusuf said.

    But the Commissioner of Police in Kano, Mohammed Usain Gumel, who addressed newsmen at the Command Headquarters, said the police and all security agencies in the state won’t carry out the order. 

    He said they were obeying the court order that restrained the State Government from enforcing the new law that reinstated Lamido Sanusi as 16th Emir of Kano.

    With him at the briefing were: ML Falala (NSCDC); MA Sadiq (Army Commander); IS Abdullahi (Fed Road Safety Corps) and Sulaimam of the Correctional Centre, among other heads of security agencies.

    Gumel said:  “The Police Command is expressly obeying the Court Order with SUIT No. FHC/KN/CS/182/2024 Dated 23rd May, 2024 issued by the Federal High Court sitting in Kano alongside ail Law Enforcement agents in the State.

    “Therefore, we are calling on members of the public to know that the Police in the State is working together with the military and other security agencies and are with full capacity for providing the adequate security to everyone as we are committed to carrying out our statutory duties as provided by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

    “No doubt, the law abiding people of Kano State are known for a revered cultural heritage and respect for constituted authorities and in this regard, advised to remain calm, patient, and to keep cooperating with security agencies as the matter described will be addressed by the Court on the 3rd of June 2024.

    “Let me also remind you that the position of the law is very clear as whoever, under whatever guise is found to be planning to disrupt the peace being enjoyed in the State or feel that he she can jeopardize the existing security settings in the State will be arrested and made to face full wrath of the law. 

    “Therefore, as the Police Command is leading other security agencies to sustain the peace and peaceful coexistence for overriding interests, miscreants should stay clear of violence in all its ramifications and should not take advantage or hijack the current situation to launch unprovoked attack on people, property and infrastructure of the State. Any person found with such tendency will be ruthlessly dealt with according to the law of the land

    “By and large, the combined security agencies in the State have set out all machinery in place to ensure no breakdown of law and order as the safety and security of all the inhabitants in the State remain sacrosanct.

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    “On this note, on behalf of all the security agencies, I thank all the good people of the State for their understanding, prayers, continuous support and cooperation.”

    But in a swift reaction, Kano Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo, said there was nothing anybody could do to change Sanusi’s reinstatement.

    Gwarzo spoke to reporters at palace of the Emir where Sanusi has been moved to.

    He said if the police had received court order and were obeying it, the State Government did not.

    He said: “When we asked who gave the court order, they said Justice Mohammed Liman and asked: the judge who is in America?” 

    The Deputy Governor accused the police of escorting Bayero back into the State, saying that the State Government was doing everything possible to avoid bloodshed.

    Details Shortly…

  • JUST IN: Gov Yusuf gives dethroned Kano Emirs 48 hours to hand over

    JUST IN: Gov Yusuf gives dethroned Kano Emirs 48 hours to hand over

    Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the Emirs who were ousted by the Kano State Emirate Council Law 2024 passed by the state House of Assembly on Thursday, May 23, to vacate their palaces within the next 48 hours.

    Yusuf, thereafter, restored Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi to the position of Emir of Kano.

    Those affected by the directive are five emirs who were installed by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje-led administration.

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    The former governor had split the Kano Emirate by creating an additional four emirates.

    The created Emirates were Karaye, Gaya, Bichi and Rano.

    However, Yusuf on Thursday, May 23, dethroned Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero and four other first-class emirs in the state.