By Omagha Idam
The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended his warm congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of the New Year, 2025. While calling on him to ensure more Government presence in Kano to speed up development, being the largest economic Center in the north.
The Governors were at the President’s residence in Lagos, on Wednesday 1st January, 2025, to join hundreds of highly placed Nigerians who celebrated with him on the occasion of new year.
In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf joined his fellow governors under the leadership of the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr. Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, in celebrating the start of the new year and expressing hope for greater progress and development across the country.
The Governor used the opportunity to urge President Tinubu to channel more dividends of democracy to Kano State, emphasizing its status as one of Nigeria’s most populous and economically significant states.
He highlighted the need for enhanced infrastructural development, stressing that such investments would not only transform Kano but also contribute significantly to the nation’s overall economic growth.
Governor Yusuf also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with the Federal Government to ensure that Kano residents benefit fully from governance, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
The Governor’s message reflects the aspirations of Nigerians for a prosperous 2025, with hopes for strengthened governance and the timely delivery of impactful projects across the country.