Kano Governor Issues Sack Threat Over Misuse of Empowerment Items
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has threatened to dismiss political appointees and All Progressives Congress officials found selling empowerment items distributed to constituents. Yusuf, represented by the state APC chairman, Umar Doguwa, issued the warning on Monday during the 12th empowerment programme of Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, who represents Kano South Senatorial District. The programme featured the distribution of 16 vehicles, 400 motorcycles and sewing machines to beneficiaries. The governor warned that the items were intended to improve livelihoods and support economic activities, not to be resold for personal gain. He urged recipients to use the support for its intended purpose, saying the intervention was designed to strengthen small businesses and promote economic empowerment. Yusuf also expressed confidence in the APC’s prospects in the 2027 general elections and called on party members to intensify efforts ahead of the polls. At the event, vehicles were presented to APC local government chairmen, while motorcycles were distributed to party executives across the district. In addition, 200 tailors received empowerment packages comprising two standard sewing machines and one industrial sewing machine each to help grow their businesses and create employment opportunities.
Sumaila said the initiative was part of his commitment to translating his constituents’ mandate into tangible development and sustainable livelihoods. He highlighted interventions in security, road infrastructure, agriculture, education, healthcare and water supply across Kano South. On security, the senator commended local vigilante members known as Yan Sa-kai for their role in securing Falgore Forest in Doguwa Local Government Area. He also cited road construction and rehabilitation, bridge building and drainage projects aimed at improving transportation and commercial activities. According to Sumaila, farmers had received agricultural machinery, improved seeds and thousands of bags of fertiliser, while communities had benefited from motorised, solar-powered and hand-pump boreholes. He further said schools had been constructed or renovated, learning materials supplied and more than 1,000 students supported in secondary and tertiary institutions. Healthcare facilities across the district had also been renovated and equipped with modern medical tools. The senator appealed to constituents to remain patient and supportive, promising to continue pursuing projects aimed at improving living standards in Kano South.
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