The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday chaired his administration’s first Executive Council Meeting at the newly reclaimed Government House Annex in Kwankwasiyya City.
The Independent Mirror reports that this was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday.
The symbolic relocation of the 27th Council Meeting from the main Government House to Kwankwasiyya City is part of Governor Yusuf’s broader efforts to revive the long-abandoned estate and encourage property owners to take up residence, in line with government directives.
“This shift is intentional. We want to show that Kwankwasiyya City is alive and ready for habitation. I urge all homeowners here to move in immediately or risk sanctions,” the Governor warned.
Kwankwasiyya City and the Government House Annex were developed during the second term of former Governor Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, under the supervision of the then-Commissioner for Works and Housing, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf.
However, after years of neglect and repurposing by the immediate past administration, Governor Yusuf has now restored the estate to its original vision.
Beyond urban revitalization, the Governor used the platform to reaffirm his commitment to tackling the pressing water crisis facing the state.
He summoned all stakeholders in the sector, directing them to immediately devise sustainable solutions.
“Access to clean and safe water is non-negotiable. We will leave no stone unturned in resolving the lingering shortages affecting our people,” he declared, vowing urgent action.
Governor Yusuf also highlighted fresh legislative moves aimed at fast-tracking Kano’s development, revealing the signing into law of five key bills.
These include the establishment of Kano State Protection Agency (KASPA), Kano State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KASIAA), Kano State Information and Communication Technologies Development Agency (KASITDA), Kano State Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (KASMEDA), Kano State Infrastructure Management Agency.
He assured residents that these agencies would play critical roles in driving modernization, job creation, infrastructure maintenance, and economic growth across the state.
Meanwhile, the Governor announced that the nominee for the newly created Ministry of Internal Security has been forwarded to the State House of Assembly for screening, adding that the incoming commissioner would participate in the next council meeting.
Governor Yusuf also addressed the tragedy of 16 Kano indigenes killed in Edo State, assuring bereaved families that the government remains committed to securing justice and compensation.
