To accelerate urban development and strengthen government presence, Kano state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, Monday, chaired his administration’s first executive council meeting at the newly reclaimed Government House Annex in Kwankwasiyya City.
This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Tuesday.
The symbolic relocation of the 27th Council Meeting from the main Government House to Kwankwasiyya City is part of Governor Yusuf’s broader efforts to revive the long-abandoned estate and encourage property owners to take up residence, in line with government directives.
“This shift is intentional. We want to show that Kwankwasiyya City is alive and ready for habitation. I urge all homeowners here to move in immediately or risk sanctions,” the governor warned.
Kwankwasiyya City and the Government House Annex were developed during the second term of former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso under the supervision of then-Commissioner of Works and Housing, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf.
However, after years of neglect and repurposing by the immediate past administration, Governor Yusuf has now restored the estate to its original vision.
Beyond urban revitalisation, the governor used the platform to reaffirm his commitment to tackling the pressing water crisis facing the state.
He summoned all stakeholders in the sector and directed them to immediately devise sustainable solutions.
“Access to clean and safe water is not negotiable. We will leave no stone unturned in resolving the lingering shortages affecting our people,” he declared, vowing urgent action.
Governor Yusuf also highlighted fresh legislative moves aimed at fast-tracking Kano’s development, revealing the signing into law of five key bills.