Governor Yusuf with his Commissioner for Investment and Trade, Hon. Gwani Shehu Wada Sagagi during reopening of garment industry cluster in Kura
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has targeted the creation of over 63, 360 jobs with the resuscitation of the moribund textile and. garment industry in the state.
He said arrangements have been concluded to bring back the glory of the once-booming Kano textile industry in 2025.
According to him, youths and women across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state will be gainfully employed when the garment industry is brought back to life.
A Statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, indicated that Governor Yusuf gave the hint on Monday, while officially reopening the garment industry cluster in Kura Local Government Area.
Governor Yusuf stated that the reopening of the garment clusters, originally established under Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration between 2011 and 2015, “marks a significant step towards fulfilling his campaign promises.”
“What we are witnessing now is the fulfilment of a campaign promise. With this initiative, we aim to create at least 63,360 jobs annually in the garment industry. Beneficiaries will earn an average monthly income of ₦70,000),” he added.
Governor Yusuf also issued a strong warning to unpatriotic individuals involved in the theft of machines deployed to the clusters in some local government areas, emphasizing that such actions would not be tolerated.
In their separate remarks, Professor Murtala Sabo Sagagi of Dangote Business School and Alhaji Sa’id Dattijo Adhama commended Governor Yusuf’s efforts in revitalizing the garment project, describing it as a significant boost to youth empowerment and economic development in the state.