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YPP Chairman Commends Kano Governor for Intervening in Two Remote Villages
The Chairman of the Young Progressives Party in Kano, Barrister SS Umar, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for intervening in two remote villages, Danshayi in Rimin Gado Local Government and Gishiri Wuya in Warawa Local Government Area, due to the lack of schools and roads in the area.
The YPP Chairman made the commendation while addressing newsmen in Kano.
He said, “I learned that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf heard the plight of the two communities over Arewa Radio regarding the lack of schools and good roads. The governor’s prompt intervention was timely.”
When the governor heard the information, he immediately dispatched the state commissioner of education to assess the place, which is a commendable initiative.
Barrister SS Umar added that the allocation of 31 percent to education for the 2025 fiscal year is a welcome development.
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Gov. Yusuf, Falana SAN, Secure the Release of 71 Kano Minors Arrested During August Protest
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been unwavering in his commitment to securing the release of the teenagers, vowing to pursue all legal avenues to ensure their freedom.
In a statement, issued by governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, governor Yusuf expressed gratitude for the collective efforts of human rights advocates, including renowned lawyer Femi Falana SAN, and others who fought tirelessly to secure the minors’ release.
“The Federal Government has today withdrawn the treason charges against the minors, who were primarily from Kano State.
“This is a victory for justice and human dignity,” said Barr. Suleiman Dantsoho, one of the human rights lawyers representing the teenagers.
He went on to praise Governor Yusuf for his dedication to the cause, noting that the Governor’s leadership and advocacy had been instrumental in ensuring the teenagers’ freedom.
“We commend Governor Abba Yusuf for his unwavering support and commitment to human rights and the dignity of his people,” Dantsoho added.
The teenagers are set to be formally handed over to Governor Yusuf by Vice President Kashim Shettima later today, before being flown back to Kano via Max Air.
This landmark decision underscores the importance of safeguarding the rights of individuals, especially minors, and demonstrates the power of legal advocacy in the face of injustice.
Kano News
Kano Commissioner Sponsors 500 Students for NCE Program
The Commissioner of Land & Physical Planning, Hon. Abduljabbar M. Umar, has announced the sponsorship of 500 students from all 44 local governments of Kano State to embark on a three-year NCE program at Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kano State. This effort supports the Executive Governor of Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, and underscores the administration’s commitment to enhancing education.
At the occasion, organized by the Friends of Governor Abba K. Yusuf, Hon. Abduljabbar Umar emphasized the importance of collective and individual support for education at all levels. He praised Governor Yusuf for declaring a State of Emergency in Education and prioritizing the improvement of educational standards in Kano State.
The sponsorship initiative is seen as a significant step towards elevating the quality of education in the state, reflecting the administration’s dedication to fostering educational development.
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