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Gwaram Community commends Gov Namadi for good governance
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Gwaram Community Assembly, Inuwar Al’ummar Karamar Hukumar Gwaram, has commended the Governor of Jigawa state, Malam Umar A. Namadi for his unwavering commitment to the development and progress of their area.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Pro-tem-Chairman, Gwaram Community Assembly Alhaji Yunusa Hamza who doubles as Tafidan Farin Dutse made the commendation in a statement issued on Sunday.
The statement described the genuine, remarkable and transformative projects and interventions implemented by Namadi’s administration in less than a year, as a major catalyst to the significant improvements in the lives of residents and the Gwaram landscape.
“The intervention in Gwaram has begun by committing over N500,000,000 in the 2024 budget for the construction of the township at Basirka town coupled with the provision of an additional N 1,000,000,000, for the continuation of the Gwaram-Basirka roads”
He pointed out that, the rehabilitation of bridges, drainages, culverts and erosion control at Sara, Farin Dutse, Tsangarwa, Jingino, Gwaram and Kila would improve transportation networks and accessibility within the local government area.
“It is also a history in making as the current administration has made adequate provisions and even commenced a feasibility study on revamping and reengineering the Electricity power supply of the entire Fagam”
Hamza stressed that, the administration’s investment in water supply projects such as repairing and the reticulation and conversion of essential water facilities, in addition to the drilling of more boreholes and water treatment facilities has addressed the long-standing issue of water scarcity in the area.
“We did also appreciate the powerful delegation of His Excellencies’ under the leadership of the Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Higher Education who led the Federal Ministry of Education officials for sightseeing of the proposed temporary and permanent site of the NEWLY assigned Federal University of Health Sciences”
The statement said the commissioning and the visit to Gwaram General Hospital by the governor, where he ordered relevant authorities to put modalities in place to ensure proper staffing, adequate facilities and utilities are provided for improved access to quality healthcare for residents would no doubt yield positive results.
“One major area that we so much commend His Excellency’ effort is the in the intervention on Healthcare services and uptake Gwaram General Hospital and the commissioning of a private Health institution”
He maintained that Agriculture remains a vital aspect of the economy, and the current administration’s attention and intervention have revitalized the sector through youth empowerment programs, skills acquisition initiatives, and vocational training.
“Farmers in Gwaram have experienced increased productivity and improved livelihoods and have boosted farming activities and enhanced confidence to our local farmers that the mantra for obtaining maximal food security in our communities is guaranteed.
Hamza noted that the Gwaram Community Assembly also used the opportunity to appreciate the inclusive governance and grassroots engagement by Governor Umar Namadi coupled with the appointment of qualified indigenes of Gwaram Local Government Area into various key government and political positions.
” demonstrates his Excellencies dedication to promoting local talent and leadership”
The statement urged and invited all residents and well-meaning sons and daughters of Gwaram and stakeholders to contribute to celebrating the achievements made possible through Governor Namadi’s intervention.
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.
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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Rural Development: Gov. Yusuf Commissions N4 Billion Road Project in Dawakin Kudu Abandoned by Ganduje
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned a 7.3km road and solar-powered streetlight project worth over four billion naira in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area.
The governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, revealed this in a statement right to journalists on Sunday.
According to the statement, the project was originally initiated by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration in 2012 but was left incomplete by the immediate past governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, during his eight-year tenure.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Yusuf expressed joy at fulfilling one of his campaign promises.
“Today, we witness the realization of a commitment made to the people of Dawakin Kudu.
“I am delighted to commission this project, which will significantly enhance the socio-economic well-being of the community,” he said.
The road project, valued at over four billion naira, 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.
Hon. 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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