KANO- The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing major infrastructure projects aimed at boosting public welfare.
KANO- The Kano State Government has signed two major renewable energy agreements with Tricell Solar Solutions and IRS Green Energy Limited.
The deals, signed during the Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum 2025 in Abuja, will see the establishment of solar panel manufacturing plants in Kano.
According to a statement by Governor Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, the agreements were signed in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), which will provide technical advisory and coordination support.
The deals were formalised through Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the company.
IRS Green Energy Limited will set up a 600MW plant, while Tricell Solar Solutions will establish a 500MW plant, positioning Kano as a regional hub for renewable energy production.
He said that the projects were aimed at increasing access to clean energy, boost local manufacturing, and create jobs.
Speaking at the event on behalf of the Governor, the Director-General of Kan-Invest, Nazir Halliru, described the development as a major step towards increasing access to clean energy, boosting local manufacturing, and creating jobs.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima declared the forum open, while REA Managing Director Abba Aliyu reiterated the agency’s commitment to working with state governments to achieve Nigeria’s renewable energy goals.
The Kano State Government expressed appreciation to the REA and its private sector partners, pledging ongoing collaboration and support to ensure the successful rollout of the projects.( NAN)
KANO- The Kano State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government and development partners, will host the 2025 World Nutrition Day celebration on Thursday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the epochal event aims to promote healthy eating habits and improve public awareness on nutrition, aligning with the United Nations’ annual observance.
Kano State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Alhaji Musa Shanono, disclosed this in a statement issued in Kano on Wednesday.
He said that the celebration would enlighten the public on the importance of consuming nutritious food.
According to him, the event will feature a special exhibition showcasing nutritional products and food items, and provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss ways to utilise local food resources.
Shanono called on the public, particularly families and youths to participate actively in the celebration, reaffirming the state government’s unwavering commitment to improving nutrition and public health.( NAN)
KANO- Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano on Tuesday disbursed N807million grant to 5,380 youths in the state to support their small-scale businesses.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that each of the youths, who were drawn from across the 44 local government areas of the state, got N150,000.
Yusuf said at the programme in Kano that the money was aimed at promoting self-reliance and economic development among the youths.
The Governor emphasised the crucial role the youths were playing in governance, economic development, and community building.
Yusuf expressed confidence that the fund would help the youths shift their focus from being job seekers to job creators.
The governor promised that his administration would continue to sustain the empowerment programme.
He urged the beneficiaries to use the funds judiciously, approach their businesses with discipline, innovation, and a long-term vision.
One of the beneficiaries, Malam Musa Tanko, described the initiative as life-changing, saying he planned to use the N150,000 grant to start a small business of selling tea and Indomie.
Another beneficiary, Rabi Habu, from the Yankaba area of Nasarawa Local Government, commended the governor for recognising the potentials of the youths and supporting them to start small businesses. (
KANO – The Kano State Bureau of Statistics says Gov. Abba Yusuf’s recent statement on the 2025 NECO SSCE results is supported by official NECO statistics.
This is contained in a statement statement issued by Statistician-General
Kano State Bureau of Statistics
Aliyu Isa-Aliyu, in Kano on Saturday.
Isa-Aliyu said that the bureau provided the clarification on the 2025 NECO SSCE results, following a publication by an online Newspaper that questioned Yusuf’s claim that the state produced the highest number of students with five Credits and above in the examination.
The bureau dismissed the online publication as a distortion of facts, emphasising that Kano State emerged as the undisputed leader in the 2025 NECO SSCE across almost all key indicators.
According to the bureau’s analysis of NECO’s official figures, Kano ranked first in five out of six major indicators.
The state had the highest candidate participation with 137,338 registered, 136,762 sat, and 103,579 attaining five credits and above, irrespective of Mathematics and English.
Kano also emerged as the leader in female education, with 39,851 girls obtaining five credits including Mathematics and English, the highest in the country.
In male performance, Kano recorded 43,808 candidates attaining five credits irrespective of Mathematics and English, surpassing Lagos and Oyo.
According to NECO’s statistics, the percentage pass rate was calculated based on all candidates, including those from countries like Saudi Arabia and Niger Republic.
Notably, eight candidates from Saudi Arabia all passed, achieving a 100 per cent performance.
The bureau confirmed that the Governor’s statement was accurate and it aligned with NECO’s official statistics.
It added that the data used for this analysis was sourced from the National Examination Council (NECO), provided by Registrar Prof. Wushishi.( NAN)
KANO- The Kano State Government has donated state-of-the-art equipment worth N250 million to two skills acquisition centres in Kano Municipal and Gwale Local Government Areas (LGAs).
These centres were established by community members to empower youths with skills in leather processing.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dr Yusuf Kofarmata, Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, announced the donation while inaugurating the centres in Kano on Tuesday.
Kofarmata said that Gov. Abba Yusuf had approved the donation of 26 equipment including leather processing machines and tools, to support the two skills acquisition centres.
He explained that the Gwale centre was built by Governor Yusuf himself, given its location in his constituency.
While the construction of the Kofarmata skill acquisition centre in Municipal Local Government Area was facilitated by Dr Yakubu Adam, Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.
He explained that the donation included 26 equipment such as leather processing machines and tools.
“It is projected that 500 youths will benefit from the centres, with 300 and 200 beneficiaries drawn from Gwale and Kano Municipal centres.
“This donation aligns with Governor Abba Yusuf’s commitment to empowering youths and promoting economic development in the state,” he said.
According to him, the centres will provide training in leather processing and other vocational skills, thereby enhancing employability and entrepreneurship among young people in the affected LGAs and beyond.
Kofarmata said that the skills acquisition centres were expected to have a positive impact on the communities, reducing youth restiveness and promoting economic growth.
“They will do this by equipping youths with valuable skills, the centres will contribute to the state’s development and help address unemployment challenges,” he said.
Kofarmata, announced that registration for the new intake at the skills acquisition centres would begin next month.
The centres will serve specific communities with Kano Municipal centre covering areas such as Kofarmata and Gwale centre covering Dorayi and Gwale, among others. (NAN)
KANO – Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved a bill to outlaw same-sex marriage and other immoral practices in the state.
The bill, which is to be transmitted to the State House of Assembly, prohibits same-sex marriage and practices like Madugo and Liwadi (lesbianism and homosexualism)
This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, in Kano on Friday.
Dawakin-Tofa said the governor gave the approval during the 31st Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Kano on Friday.
He said that Yusuf emphasised that the bill’s objective is to uphold Kano’s cultural and religious heritage.
According to him, Yusuf warned that offenders would face strict legal consequences if the bill is passed into law, underscoring the government’s commitment to protecting the state’s moral integrity. ( NAN)
KANO – The Kano State Government has approved N1.1 billion for procurement of free school uniforms for primary one pupils in the state to encourage enrolment.
This is contained in a statement issued by Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, the spokesman of Gov. Abba Yusuf on Friday in Kano.
According to the statement, providing free school uniforms will boost enrollment, improve retention, and ensure equal opportunity.
He emphasised that education is a right, not a privilege, and this initiative will ease the burden on parents.
“The move aims to attract out-of-school children into classrooms and complements other education reforms, aligning with the government’s comprehensive education agenda”.( NAN)
KANO – Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the transmission of the bill granting full autonomy to the state’s 44 Local Government Councils to the State House of Assembly.
Reports that this aims to empower local governments with financial and administrative independence.
This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa in Kano on Friday.
He said that the governor stated this during the 31st Executive Council meeting, approving the transmission of the bill to the Assembly.
“The proposed law aims to grant financial and administrative independence to Kano’s 44 local government councils, enabling them to manage resources and execute projects autonomously,`he said.
The governor explained that the autonomy will enable councils to manage resources directly, execute projects without delays, and promote accountability, thereby accelerating grassroots development.
“He believes this reform will deepen democracy in the state and has directed the bill’s transmission to the State House of Assembly for consideration.( NAN)
KANO – Two Nigerian conjoined twins, Hassana and Husaina, who recently underwent a successful separation surgery in Saudi Arabia, have returned to Kano on Friday.
Reports that the twins received warm reception by Gov. Abba Yusuf and the Consular-General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Kano, Mr Khalil Al-Admawi at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
Reports that the twins were separated in Riyadh after a 14-hour surgery conducted by a 38-member medical team at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital.
The complex operation was carried out in nine stages, involving specialists in paediatric surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, urology, anaesthesia and plastic surgery.
The surgery was described as one of the most challenging undertaken under the Saudi Siamese Twins Separation Programme.
The Consular-General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Kano, Mr Khalil Al-Admawi, who welcomed the family, said the successful operation reflected Saudi Arabia’s commitment to humanitarian services.
He added that the Kingdom would continue to extend medical support through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, noting Nigeria’s long-standing ties with Saudi Arabia.
The separation of Hassana and Husaina brought the number of successful operations under the Saudi Siamese Twins Separation Programme to 65.
The programme, which has run for over 35 years, had provided care for 150 sets of conjoined twins from 25 countries.
Also speaking, Yusuf
commended the Saudi Arabian Government for sponsoring the successful surgery and medical care of the Nigerian conjoined twins.
He described the gesture as humanitarian and a show of strong bilateral relations between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
Yusuf also pledged to sponsor the twins’ medical check-up after one year and also promised to award them scholarships up to university level.
A relative of the twins, who spoke to newsmen said the support given to the family of the twins was an indication of the value Saudi Arabia attaches to human life.
“This is a big relief not only to the parents of the children but to Nigerians in general. We thank the Saudi authorities for the kindness.
“We appreciate the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, and the medical team for their efforts. Nigerians will not forget this gesture,” he added.(NAN)
KANO- Kano State Government has reassured the residents of its commitment to tackling urban flooding through sustainable measures to safeguard lives and property.
Dr Dahiru Hashim, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, stated this in a statement on Friday in Kano, following Thursday’s heavy rainfall that resulted in flooding across parts of the metropolis.
Hashim said the downpour, which lasted more than three hours in many areas, was unusual in both intensity and duration.
According to him, the incident is one of the well-documented consequences of climate change linked to rising global temperatures that increase atmospheric moisture and cause prolonged rainfall.
He said the government had earlier desilted major drains at the beginning of the rainy season to ensure free water flow and supported self-help groups across the metropolis to desilt minor drainages.
The commissioner added that waste management systems were also being strengthened to prevent blockages, while trees were being planted along major roads to enhance water absorption and reduce runoff.
“A major drainage channel is also under construction at Babangwari roundabout, designed to safely convey more than half of the city’s runoff.
“For the long term, the Ministry will propose in the 2026 budget a new drainage master plan for Kano metropolis, as the current system may not withstand future climate-induced rainfall patterns,” he said.
Hashim urged the residents to cooperate by properly disposing of waste and refraining from building on waterways, stressing that such practices worsened flooding and endangered lives.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to building a resilient Kano metropolis and ensuring the safety of residents against climate-related risks.(NAN)
KANO- The Chief Judge of Kano State, Justice Dije Abdu-Aboki, has ordered the release of six inmates who had spent the longest period in custody across correctional centres in the state.
This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, Musbahu Lawan.
According to him, Abdu-Aboki granted the release during her official working visit to custodial facilities in the state.
Lawan quoted Abdu-Aboki as saying that the release was made due to the absence of active prosecution, missing case files and prolonged delays in their legal proceedings.
She said the action was in line with her commitment to reform and improve the administration of justice in the state.
The CJ called for stronger collaboration among all stakeholders in the justice system, especially the Nigeria Police Force, the Office of the Attorney General Kano and the Nigerian Correctional Service, for timely dispensation of justice and to reduce prolonged pre-trial detention.
She advised the released inmates to become good ambassadors of the society, desist from crime and contribute positively to their communities.
The Controller of Corrections, Kano State Command, Mr Ado Inuwa, also cautioned the freed inmates to abide by the law and refrain from any act that could return them to incarceration.
Inuwa commended the Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Indidi-Nwakuche, for his commitment to inmates’ welfare and rehabilitation through skills acquisition programmes and education aimed at making them self-reliant.(NAN)
KANO – Kano State House of Assembly on Monday passed into law a supplementary budget of N215.3 billion for the 2025 fiscal year.
The approval followed the adoption of the request sent by Gov. Abba Yusuf and read on the floor of the House during last week’s plenary session presided over by Speaker, Jibril Falgore.
Presiding over the session, Falgore said the assembly had carefully reviewed and debated the supplementary appropriation before passing it into law.
He said the legislative arm would ensure proper oversight of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to guarantee the judicious use of the funds.
“The House will continue to monitor implementation of the supplementary budget to make sure that the money allocated is used strictly for the purposes intended,” he said.
The supplementary budget was passed after thorough deliberations by members of the assembly.
The Majority Leader of the house, Alhaji Lawan Husseini (NNPP-Dala), said the supplementary budget would be utilised for the upkeep of newly established Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) not captured in the first budget.
Husseini explained that part of the funds would also be channelled to schools’ renovation, infrastructural development and urban renewal projects.
Reports that Kano State’s 2025 budget had now risen to over N935 billion.
The budget, tagged “Budget of Hope, Human Capital, and Economic Development,” was presented to the State House of Assembly in November 2024 at N719.8 billion.
It earmarked N457.08 billion, representing 64 per cent, for capital expenditure, and N262.67 billion, representing 36 per cent, for recurrent expenditure.(NAN)
KANO- Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the air transportation of the state’s contingent to Asaba, Delta, for the forthcoming National Youth Games.
The acting Chairman of the State Sports Commission, Ibrahim Fagge, disclosed this shortly after a meeting with the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Alhaji Mustapha Kwankwaso, in Kano on Monday.
Fagge said the decision was in line with the Governor’s pledge to prioritise the safety of athletes representing the state at national events.
He recalled that 22 athletes from the state lost their lives in a road accident while returning from Ogun during the Gateway Games.
“The governor is a humble leader who has shown concern and readiness to deploy all available means to protect the lives and property of Kano people,” he said.
Fagge said the state would present 170 athletes to compete in 17 sporting events at the Games.
He urged the athletes to strive to make the state proud and remain good ambassadors of the government and people of Kano throughout the competition.
The acting chairman added that two coaster buses with drivers had already been deployed to Asaba to assist the contingent and provide local logistics during the games.
He called on the residents of the state to pray for the athletes’ successful outing at the 10-day event.
The contingent is expected to depart Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, for Asaba on Tuesday.(NAN)
KANO- The Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Kano State Corporate Security Institute to train its personnel on effective traffic management.
The institute is locaed in Zakirai, Gabasawa Local Government Area, Kano State.
The Managing Director of KAROTA, Malam Faisal Mahmud, made this known when the new Commandant of the institute, Capt. Bello Muhammad paid him a courtesy visit.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Agency, Abubakar Ibrahim on Tuesday in Kano.
Mahmud said KAROTA will continue to prioritise training and retraining of its personnel to meet modern challenges in traffic management and service delivery.
“This will encourage our personnel to make the best use of the opportunity,” he said.
Earlier, Muhammad said the visit was to discuss areas of mutual benefit between the two organisations.
He said the institute is equipped with modern facilities for the training of paramilitary personnel in line with global best practices.
Muhammad also commended the Kano Sate government for reviving the institute after years of neglect, saying it will now compete with similar institutions within and outside Nigeria.
He assured of the institute’s readiness to provide quality training to KAROTA road marshals for effective service delivery.(NAN)
KANO- The Kano State Government said on Tuesday that it has awarded over N40.8 billion contracts for the construction of 17 township roads in Kano metropolis Local Government Areas (LGAs).
They include: Gwale, Nasarawa, Kumbotso, Fagge, Kano Municipal, Tarauni, Dala and Ungogo LGAs.
The Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, said this while conducting the National President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahaya, on a tour of completed and ongoing road projects.
Waiya said that the contracts demonstrated Gov. Abba Yusuf’s commitment to providing road infrastructure, which described as his key campaign promise.
He said that the roads included Tudun-Yola-Gwarzo Road and Dansudau Bypass, which were awarded at the cost of N1.896 billion.
The list also included the N1.323 billion Jafar-Madobi road and underpass.
He also said that the Sabo Bakin Zuwo Road Rehabilitation and Muhammad Buhari Road rehabilitations were awarded at N2.014 billion and N4.108 billion, respectively.
Others are the Rijiyar Lemo Road (N494.367 million), Kwanar Durba – Fammar-Kunau Kure Road Erosion Control (N205.983 million) and Airport Road Rehabilitation (N5.956 billion).
According to the commissioner, the projects aimed to improve road connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents in the state.
He said, “The government’s investment in infrastructure development demonstrates its commitment to fulfilling the governor’s campaign promise and driving economic growth.
He said the government was expending N13.3 billion on the construction of the Rogo-Bari-Falgore-Mahangi roads, located in Rogo LGA and N6.9 billion for the construction of Panda-Hamdullahi-Albasu-Salkwayan Dutse Roads in Albasu LGA.
The commissioner said those roads had been prioritised due to their economic and social importance to improve the quality of life of the people living in the two council areas.
He explained that upon completion, the roads would ease movement, enhance driving experiences, facilitate business activities, improve conveyance of goods from farms to markets, and boost the local economy.
Yahaya commended Yusuf for his efforts in transforming the state capital.
He said the roads would significantly boost socioeconomic development of the state.
Yahaya praised the state government for allocating sufficient funds to the education sector and recognising it as a crucial investment for the state’s future.( NAN)
