By Joy Omagha Idam
Ahead of the 2027 general Elections, the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered all 44 local government chairmen to coordinate with local INEC offices to ensure thousands of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) reach their rightful owners, with a special emphasis on reaching women.
Governor Yusuf announced the directive on Monday at the Government House, Kano, during the rollout of a N50,000 direct empowerment scheme for 5,200 women drawn from across the state’s 44 local government areas.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, the governor explained that he has tasked the State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs alongside the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) to enforce immediate compliance.
Urging newly eligible youths and women to secure their PVCs ahead of the 2027 general elections, Governor Yusuf highlighted the current administration’s developmental strides and called for continued support at the polls.
In a compassionate highlight of the event, the governor also presented two physically challenged beneficiaries with new electric mobility tricycles to replace their manual ones. The beneficiaries expressed deep appreciation for the financial stipends and mobility aids, pledging their sustained backing for the administration.
As a Guest on NTA 247 two weeks ago I raised the issues of so many uncollected PVCs. It’s a good thing to see that the Kano State Governor is being proactive.