The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed that Kano State has made significant achievements in various spheres of human endeavour over the past year.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
Addressing citizens of the state during the Democracy Day celebration at the Kano Government House, the governor noted the challenges posed by certain detractors who sought to contest the divine will and the support of the majority of Kano State residents who voted in favour of his leadership.
Yusuf said his administration faced numerous legal obstacles, spending over eight months navigating various court proceedings to safeguard their mandate.
Nonetheless, he emphasised the considerable successes attained in different sectors throughout the year.
In the area of human capital development, the governor said his administration prioritised skills acquisition, empowering the youth and women, and promoting high-level manpower advancement.
As part of their electoral commitment, the administration initiated monthly empowerment initiatives for women and youth, providing each beneficiary with a capital injection of N50,000 to invest in Small and Medium Enterprises.
“Presently, 5,200 women from all 44 Local Governments have benefited from this program and will continue to do so regularly.
“Youth Empowerment programmes, including support for Traffic Traders/Hawkers, have also been launched, with each recipient receiving a capital injection of N50,000 to bolster their trade.
“These empowerment schemes are ongoing every month and are intended to encompass all deserving individuals in the state,” he added.
The governor approved the reactivation of the 21 Skills Acquisition Institutes, initiating training programmes for young individuals with both soft and hard skills across various trades and enterprises, promoting an ethos of entrepreneurialism.
“The government allocated significant resources to sponsor 1,001 first-class graduates to foreign universities, enabling them to pursue advanced degrees in diverse disciplines. These students are expected to complete their post-graduate education by the end of this year.
“Additionally, the administration extended support to Kano State natives studying in tertiary institutions in various states, covering their registration fees as an act of compassion and support,” he said.
Recognising the weight of accumulated pensioner debts, Governor Yusuf authorised the disbursement of N11bn, distributed in two installs to over 5,000 pensioners in the initial phase. The second tranche, totalling N5bn, is set for imminent distribution, offering substantial relief and positively impacting numerous households in the state.
“Moreover, as a fulfilment of a campaign pledge, the administration organized and sponsored a mass wedding for, 800 couples, providing each couple with essential provisions for their new life together,” Yusuf said.
In response to prevalent poverty exacerbated by inflation and escalating commodity prices, the government implemented measures to alleviate the hardships experienced by the populace.
A defining characteristic of the administration has been its compassionate approach, exemplified by the distribution of rice and assorted grains on five separate occasions to the most vulnerable members of society.
