Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has highlighted his administration’s achievements across key sectors in the last two and a half years, despite economic challenges.
Speaking at the 65th Independence Day celebration in Kano, Yusuf said his government has exceeded UNESCO’s benchmark by dedicating nearly one-third of recent budgets to education, recruited 6,000 teachers, absorbed 2,000 volunteers, cut tuition fees by 50%, and revived foreign scholarships for over 2,000 students.
In health, he noted the recruitment of 500 professionals, creation of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control, and introduction of free caesarean services.
On agriculture, he cited ₦1bn fertiliser distribution to 52,800 farmers and a ₦16bn irrigation project at Jakara Dam.
The governor also mentioned the rehabilitation of 17 city roads, ₦27bn interchange projects, revival of the Tamburawa Water Plant, and new pumping machines.
For women and youth, Yusuf said ₦2.3bn livestock schemes, goat distribution to 2,386 women, start-up kits for 1,130 graduates, and ₦50,000 support for thousands of small businesses have been implemented.
He added that ₦27bn out of ₦48bn pension arrears has been cleared, alongside regular salary and pension payments.
Yusuf assured residents of continued focus on good governance and sustainable development.
