The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the One Kano Agenda, stressing that unity and collective responsibility are essential to restoring the state’s lost glory and driving sustainable development.
The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, said the initiative would receive the full cooperation of the state government, noting that the present moment demands solidarity among Kano people. He urged residents to reflect on Kano’s status four to five decades ago, when the state was a reference point in education, commerce, agriculture, youth development, cultural values, and strong traditional institutions admired across the country.
According to him, reclaiming Kano’s historic position requires deliberate efforts and cooperation across political, social, and cultural lines. He added that unity would also help tackle key challenges such as drug abuse, while fostering peace and shared prosperity in the state.
The SSG disclosed that the NNPP-led administration has so far achieved about 85 per cent of its campaign promises, assuring that the remaining 15 per cent would be completed. He further revealed that ahead of the 2026 pre-election period, the government plans to renew and expand its development commitments to ensure a more prosperous Kano.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, called on individuals to embrace sacrifice and dedication in the collective task of rebuilding Kano. He highlighted the administration’s intervention for senior citizens and pensioners who dedicated their lives to the state, and announced plans to extend similar gestures to former local government chairmen and councillors who served between 2014 and 2023.
The stakeholders engagement meeting attracted the participation of youth associations, civil society organisations, and other groups, with discussions centred on Kano’s development and practical steps toward addressing its social and economic challenges.
