The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has stated that professionalism and competence remain central to the ministry’s mission of enhancing information dissemination across the state. He commended the dedication and commitment of information officers in carrying out their duties and encouraged them to continue supporting the Kano State Government in achieving its development goals. The Commissioner made this known while receiving a delegation from the Forum of Local Government Information Officers who paid him a courtesy visit to express their appreciation for his continued support and development initiatives aimed at strengthening the capacity…
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KANO State Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaji Nasiru Sule Garo, has reiterated the State Government’s commitment to leveraging federal partnerships to increase access to recruitment into the military and paramilitary services for qualified Kano State indigenes. This was just as he stated that this is in a strategic move to bolster security and enhance recruitment into the Nigerian Armed Forces, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and other paramilitary agencies, He made this known when he led a high-level delegation from the Kano State Government, paid a working visit to the Honourable Minister of Defence, Alhaji…
NO fewer than 7 million residents across 1.7 million households have been captured under the Kano State Social Service Register (SSR) as part of ongoing efforts to improve the effectiveness of social protection programmes in the state. Making this known,the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Kano State Ministry of Planning and Budget (MoPB), Alhaji Abdulmumin Ajumawa, stated this during a two-day meeting of the Social Protection Technical Working Group (TWG) in Kano. He said that the register is a robust database that identifies and captures vulnerable individuals and households for targeted social interventions aimed at reducing poverty and improving livelihoods. “The…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been awarded with a prestigious title of Governor of the Year in Infrastructure Development at the 15th African Achievers Award. Accordingly,the award was presented by the Deputy Mayor of London, Mr. Mete Coban, in recognition of Governor Yusuf’s transformative projects aimed at modernizing Kano State through large-scale road construction, urban renewal programmes, and the rehabilitation of critical public facilities. However, according to a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the event held at the historic Westminster Palace, House of Lords, London. The statement reads: ” Governor Yusuf, represented at the…
The Kano State Executive Council, presided over by Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved over ₦69 billion, aimed at targting critical sectors including infrastructure, education, healthcare, energy, and humanitarian support. Also ,during its 29th meeting held on Wednesday, 9th July 2025, the Council granted landmark approvals aimed at improving service delivery and raising the living standard of citizens. It was stated that” Among the biggest investments is the expansion of Katsina Road, covering the stretch from Baban Gwari Roundabout to Mil Tara, which includes the construction of five reinforced concrete pedestrian bridges at a cost of ₦24.7 billion. Additionally,…
The Head of Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, has appealed to civil servants in the state to rededicate themselves in the discharge of their respective responsibilities. He lamented that there are certain complaints from some quarters regarding the conduct of some civil servants which are not suppose to be, hence the need for corrections in the interest of effective and efficient service delivery. According to him”As responsible persons that steer the affairs of public offices, there is need for them to always live up to the expectations of the laid down rules and regulations governing the conduct of the service.” Making…
Kano School Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has commended the state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for approving over N3 billion to renovate and reopen 13 boarding schools across the state. Dr. Auwalu Halilu, K-SAFE’s Co-chair, the group said the decision shows a renewed interest in public education and could help reverse what it described as a pattern of school closures under the previous administration. Education is a right, not a privilege,” adding that “The reopening of these schools will serve as a legacy of hope and progress for thousands of children and youth in Kano.” According to him” This landmark…
The Kano State School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) has hailed the Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for approving the renovation of dilapidated structures at some schools, and establishment of new primary school in the state. The State SBMC Chairman Tijjani Haladu Baraya who was speaking in response to the state government approval, said Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is demonstrating high sense of commitment towards revitalizing the education sector. He maintained that the effort made by the administration to renovate dilapidated schools especially Government Technical College Dambatta and Government Technical College Ungoggo comes at the right time when the schools…
Kano state police command,has arrested 98 suspects who involved 21, major cases of armed robbery, thuggery (Daba), kidnapping and other criminal activities Making this known on Thursday,the state Commissioner of Police ( CP) Ibrahim Adamu Bakori,told the pressmen that “I am pleased to welcome you to this Press Briefing and I thank you for your continuous support and partnership in our collective efforts to ensure safety and security in Kano State” According to him,” The newly launched Operation Kukan Kura is being integrated into the several robust Operational Strategies earlier adopted be the Command that have had great impact in…
The Kano State Government,in it’s determination to ensure that the voices of the government and people of adequately represented in the ongoing constitutional amendment initiated by the National Assembly, has inaugurated a 26-member high-powered committee to articulate the state’s position However,the inauguration ceremony was performed by the Secretary to the State Government , Alhaji Umar Farouq Ibrahim, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Speaking at the event held at the Cabinet Office, Alhaji Farouq stated that the composition of the committee reflects a deliberate selection of highly respected professionals and thought leaders whose experience and contributions to national development…