Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged the State House of Assembly to prioritize enacting laws that drive meaningful development and enhance citizens’ well-being.
This was stated in a press release issued on Saturday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
During a special breakfast meeting with members of both the State and National Assemblies from Kano, Governor Yusuf emphasized the need for synergy between the executive and legislative arms to promote good governance, social welfare, and economic growth.
He underscored the importance of purposeful legislation in addressing challenges related to infrastructure, education, healthcare, and security, urging lawmakers to align their legislative agenda with his administration’s vision for a prosperous Kano.
In his remarks, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, commended Governor Yusuf for fostering a seamless working relationship with the legislature.
He praised the governor’s open-door policy and commitment to inclusive governance, which he said has strengthened cooperation between both arms of government and ensured smooth legislative processes for the benefit of Kano’s citizens.
The Speaker also lauded the governor’s numerous developmental initiatives across the state, highlighting the recent signing of the over ₦719 billion appropriation bill into law for the 2025 fiscal year. He acknowledged Governor Yusuf’s dedication to stimulating economic growth, improving educational standards, and enhancing healthcare services.
Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining strong ties with the legislative arm to achieve the collective goal of delivering democratic dividends to the people of Kano State.
Speaking on behalf of the National Assembly Caucus of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Hon. Hassan Hussain, a member of the House of Representatives representing Nasarawa Federal Constituency, stated that federal lawmakers from Kano are actively contributing to the state’s development by facilitating strategic constituency projects.
The meeting provided a platform for open discussions on governance, legislative priorities, and strategies to accelerate Kano’s progress.
