*Governor Yusuf pledges to allocate land for the police housing scheme
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced his administration’s plan to procure 30 sets of Compressed Natural Gas CNG-powered buses to alleviate transportation challenges faced by citizens following the removal of the fuel subsidy.
This was disclosed during the commissioning of 10 CNG buses procured by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kano State Branch, at their office along Katsina Road.
In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf revealed that 30 of the 80 luxurious buses purchased but abandoned by the previous administration would be converted to CNG for public use.
The remaining 50 buses would be added to the fleet currently used to transport students to and from school daily.
The Governor commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing these easily maintained vehicles to the 36 states, aimed at reducing the challenges caused by the removal of the fuel subsidy.
He also praised the NLC for selecting Kano State as the launchpad for the buses and assured continued collaboration with the union to foster mutual understanding and support.
Governor Yusuf further announced plans to establish a fully equipped CNG Service Centre to ensure proper maintenance of the vehicles. Additionally, he pledged to provide land for the construction of a Nigeria Labour Congress Institute in Kano, promising to lay the foundation stone soon and encouraging contributions toward its development.
NLC President Joe Ajaero, who attended the event, commended the governor for his commitment to implementing the N71,000 minimum wage promptly.
He appealed to other governors to emulate Kano’s labour-friendly approach and warned of consequences for any government failing to implement the approved wage.
The Kano State NLC Chairman, Kabiru Inuwa, also appealed for the construction of the NLC Institute at their premises.
During a courtesy visit to the governor, Yusuf emphasized the shared vision between his administration and labour unions to prioritize citizens’ welfare.
*Governor Yusuf pledges to allocate land for the police housing scheme
Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged to allocate land for the construction of befitting housing for policemen residing in the state.
Governor Yusuf made the promise, while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Police Trust Fund, Mr. Mohammad Shaeidu, at the Kano Government House.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf assured that the land would be made available soon, alongside a Certificate of Occupancy, once the proposal is formally submitted to his office.
He further announced plans for the state Ministry of Agriculture to collaborate with the Kano State Police Command to provide farmlands for police officers.
He said the initiative aimed to enable officers to engage in irrigation farming, diversify their sources of income, and contribute to the state’s economic growth.
Governor Yusuf commended the new leadership of the Kano Police Command for fostering a strong working relationship with the state government.
He highlighted Kano’s status as the most peaceful state in the country and reiterated his administration’s commitment to maintaining security.
To support law enforcement, Governor Yusuf noted that his administration has rehabilitated divisional police offices across the state and donated 73 operational vehicles to the police to enhance their ability to secure the state.
He also disclosed plans to launch the Kano State Security Trust Fund soon, which is aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence and further enhancing security in the state.
In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Police Trust Fund, Mr. Mohammad Shaeidu, expressed gratitude to Governor Yusuf for providing 73 operational vehicles to the police.
He praised Kano State’s critical role in national development, which motivated the agency to collaborate with the state to improve the welfare of police officers and contribute to the state’s growth.
Mr. Shaeidu outlined the agency’s plans to provide decent housing for police officers to improve their welfare and morale, while also introducing agricultural programs to help officers prepare for life after retirement.
He described the NLC as a critical institution focused on improving workers’ well-being and reiterated his administration’s determination to execute people-oriented projects without political bias.
In a related development, the governor hosted National and State NLC executives for a dinner at the Government House, where his representative, Commissioner of Information Malam Baba Halilu Dantiye, expressed gratitude to the labour leaders for attending the reception.