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<p>My recent article titled “Ibrahim Little: The Man Fit for the Job” has opened the eyes of many young men and women, particularly those in the Gen Z category, to the personality and potential of Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin. He is a man of calibre and a true embodiment of competence for the enormous responsibility of leading Kano, the commercial hub of Northern Nigeria.</p><div class="lxUaUifV" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>The quest for a credible alternative in Kano’s political space began last year when my political mentor and principal declared his intention to contest for the governorship. The name Ibrahim Ali Amin Little has, however, been a household name in Kano politics since the year 2000.</p>
<p>He is involved in politics not for material gain, but out of a genuine passion for investing in the lives of the people. As a businessman with a proven track record, he brings a different perspective to governance. Since 1999, most of Kano’s governors have emerged from the civil service sphere. Despite Kano’s status as a commercial centre, the state has witnessed a form of economic stagnation, largely due to insufficient emphasis on business-driven policies and economic innovation.</p>
<p>When I speak of an “alternative,” I refer to an independent-minded individual who is well-versed in administration and economic management.</p>
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<p>Kano cannot be entrusted to someone who lacks a deep understanding of its economic realities. Since 1999, governance in the state has largely revolved around a single model road construction and the awarding of contracts, often without corresponding long-term economic impact.</p>
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<p>True governance goes beyond infrastructure. It involves prioritising education by employing competent teachers, strengthening the healthcare sector especially primary healthcare centres with adequate and qualified medical personnel, and creating sustainable systems that improve the quality of life for citizens. These are the real indicators of governance. The question, however, remains: where does Kano stand in all of this?</p>
<p>Unfortunately, very few aspirants are addressing these critical issues except Ibrahim Little. As one of his closest aides, I can confidently say that his priorities are clear and people-oriented. His daily engagements revolve around questions such as: How can we identify and nurture talent? How can Kano become a true industrial hub? How can we establish an independent power supply for the state? And how can we revitalise and boost agricultural productivity?</p>
<p>These are not just talking points for him, they are guiding principles. His interest lies in the development of Kano, not in personal gain or the accumulation of state resources.</p>
<p>At this critical moment, Ibrahim Ali Amin Little stands as the alternative Kano needs.</p>
<p>Adnan Mukhtar<br />
Is a Doctoral Candidate at Northwest University, Kano</p>
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