This was just as he extended felicitations to Christians in the state on the occasion of 2024 Christmas celebration.
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According to a goodwill message on Wednesday, Gov. Yusuf rejoiced with Christians who, by the bountiful mercies and favour of Almighty Allah, preserved to witness yet another moment of celebration.
This was contained in a statement signed by his Spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, quoted governor Yusuf as saying he
wants Christians in Kano to embrace spirit of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence, as they relish the season.
Governor Yusuf then emphasised the need to strengthen the spirit of brotherhood, foster unity, and stimulate love inspite of diversities, as that’s the only driving force to progress in the country.
He reminded residents to reflect on the enduring spirit of humanity, love, honesty, kindness, and forgiveness that Jesus Christ preached and inculcated as they imbibe the messages and lessons of the scripture.
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Governor Yusuf used the occasion to reiterate commitment to fulfill his campaign promises, provision of social and infrastructural development that improve condition of living.
Specifically pointed the state of emergency on education where the deplorable state of infrastructure is being reversed and manpower strengthening, Governor Yusuf assured the sector will continue attracting priority attention.
The Governor Yusuf also revealed his administration’s quality attention and deployment of significant resources on health population of the state.
He particularly hinted the reactivation of routine immunization, resuscitation of maternal health and Multiple Micro nutrients Supplements centres to reduce the ugly trend of malnutrition in the state.
The Governor therefore urged residents to continue support for the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) administration in Kano and dissuade from any activities that could provoke unrest or security threat in the state.
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He reiterated commitment to confront any attempt by unscrupulous element to frustrate the enduring peace added that government is working with all security agencies to deal ruthlessly with any group or individual plotting to test the strength of this administration.
The Governor also donated the sum of twenty million naira to selected christian groups for the celebration of the 2024 Chrismas in Kano.