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Just in : Gov. Yusuf heads to Supreme Court

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.. …. Describes Appeal Judgment, a Miscarriage of Justice

Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

After careful study and rigarous stakeholders engagement, Kano state Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have decided to approach the Supreme Court on the judgement of Appeal Court delivered on Friday in Abuja.

KANO FOCUS reports that Governor Yusuf revealed this on Friday night in a special broadcast made to the good people of Kano in reaction to the Appeal court judgement that was described as a miscarriage of justice.

“I want to inform the good people of Kano and indeed well meaning Nigerians that based on the concensus of our stakeholders, we have instructed our lawyers to commence the process of appealing this judgement at the Supreme court of Nigeria. We are optimistic that the Supreme Court will by the grace of Allahu SWT set a side these miscarriages of justice by the Tribunal and the Appeal Courts, and reaffirm our mandate given by the good people of Kano State.” Said the Governor.

He used the opportunity to call on people of the state to continue to go about their legitimate businesses as government has taken all necessary measures to ensure the security of thier lives and properties in the State as a cardinal responsibility.

Gov. Yusuf assured that the temporary set back will not deter his administration from its commitment to continue with laudable projects and programmes targeted at restoring the lost glory of the state. According to the Governor, instead, he will roll-out more initiative to deliver dividend of democracy to citizens and residents of Kano State.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson Sanusu Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday the governor called on the good people of the state and other well meaning Nigerians to continue to pray to Kano for Allah’s mercy and protection to save the state from the injustice of mischief makers who are desperately scheming to hijack power through the back door and return the state to the dark ages.

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Kano Govt. Set to Resit Trailer Park Projects at Dakatsalle, Gundutse

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The Kano state Government under the able leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced it decision to revisit the abandoned trailer park projects in Kano south zonal.

The decision was announced by Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf through his spokesperson Sanusi Bature after an unscheduled to the Dakatsalle site of one of the abandoned projects.

According to the statement, these trailer park projects were initiated by the Rabiu Kwankwaso administration in 2014 at Dakatsalle, Gundutse and Dawanau but they were abandoned the immediate past administration of Ganduje.

The Governor who lamented the rampant blockage of road by heavy duty vehicles creation unneccesary hardship to road users within the metropolis, said the decision to revive the projects particularly at Gundutse and Dakatsalle in Kano South.

“It was unpatrotic for the immediate past administration to have vandalised the third location of these projects in Dawanau, which was expected to serve Kano north but the project site has allocated plots to members of thier families and cronies.” Gov. Yusuf lamented

The Governor further stated that the reasons for resustsiting were for maintaining of safety, ease vehicular movement and economic development.

Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa added that the Governor has directed all relevant agencies to ensure strict compliance of road traffic and ensure that no major road is blocked by any gathering including Friday mosques within and outside the Kano city.

Similarly, the Governor has revocked all lands allocated within the two trailer parks in Kano south (Gundutse and Dakatsalle) as part of the plan to revisit the projects.

It could be recalled that the projects were handed over to National Association of Road Transport Owners (NATO) to operate after completions

Sanusi Bature DawakinTofa
Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano.

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Gov. Yusuf empowers Kano women with N2.3 billion on livestock business

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The Executive Governor of Kano State His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the second phase of women empowerment on livestock entrepreneurship.

A statement from the office of the Governor’s Spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa revealed that the women beneficiaries were given three small ruminants (goats) across the 44 Local Government areas of the state.

The iniative was championed under the State’s Livestock Fattining Programme of Kano Agro-Pastoral Development (KSADP).

While flagging off the second phase of programme, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said as part of his administration’s commitment to fighting abject poverty, it has been resolved to coordinate a multi-dimensional approach to supporting the plight of women and youth for self-reliance.

He said under this iniative, the state is distributing seven thousand one hundred and fifty eight (7, 158) goats to two thousand three hundred and eighty six women beneficisries.

The Governor further stated that the programme will include the distribution of one thousand three hundred and forty two (1, 342) cows to women and youth and also one thousand eight hundred and twenty two rams.

While distributing the empowerment, the Governor issued a stern warning on diversion of the animals other than the purpose it was meant for.

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Gov Yusuf inaugurates N4bn Dawakin Kudu road

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Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim

 

 

 

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has inaugurated a 7.3 kilometer rural road equipped with solar-powered streetlights valued at over N4 billion in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. 

 

KANO FOCUS reports that the project which was launched Sunday, was originally initiated by Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration in 2012 but was Abandoned by the immediate past governor in state.

Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf

Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Yusuf expressed joy at fulfilling one of his campaign promises.

 

“Today, we witness the realisation of a commitment made to the people of Dawakin Kudu,” he said.

Dawakinkudu road

“I am delighted to commission this project, which will significantly enhance the socio-economic well-being of the community.”

 

The road project was revalidated last year under an agreement with H&M Nigeria Limited, the contractor, to complete and deliver it within the first quarter of 2025.

 

Sani Ahmad Mairago, Chairman of Dawakin Kudu Local Government, commended the governor for prioritizing and completing the project, describing it as a vital development for the local community.

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