UN Deputy Secretary-General lauds Yusuf’s social development initiatives.

The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has commended Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, for advancing social development and promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

The UN Chief made this known during a condolence visit to Kano following the deaths of renowned businessman and elder statesman, Aminu Dantata and former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Mohammed praised Governor Yusuf's initiatives including installation of solar lights on Kano's streets, establishment of the Kano Centre for Disease Control, and expansion of health coverage for the informal sector. 

She also commended the creation of ministries for Power and Renewable Energy and Environment and Climate Change, which she said, demonstrates commitment to sustainability.

In response, Governor Yusuf expressed readiness for partnerships with UN agencies in areas like education, healthcare, and sustainable investment to improve quality of life in Kano and contribute to global development efforts.

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