Ifeanyi Ibe
Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, says he is committed to implementing policies on the industrialisation and security of the state. He also pledged to ensure the pursuit of the goal of the climate change initiative.
Yusuf expressed the commitments on Monday during a courtesy visit by participants of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, who are in Kano as part of their study.
The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, congratulated the participants of the Senior Executive Course 45 for their involvement in the program.
In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Garba Shehu, the governor said he “eagerly awaits their report and has assured that the state government will diligently implement their findings and recommendations to bolster the state’s industrialization, energy, security, and climate change status.”
The Director General of NIPSS, Prof Ayo Omotayo, who led the delegation expressed gratitude to the governor for the warm reception accorded them by the state government.
He revealed that their primary objective in Kano is to engage with key stakeholders involved in industrialization.
The group seeks to analyze and identify challenges faced by industries in Kano, particularly in areas such as power and climate change, with a focus on understanding their impact on the lives of ordinary citizens. Their aim is to develop intervention strategies accordingly.
Dr. Baffa Abdullahi Bichi, the Secretary to the state government, extended his appreciation to NIPSS for selecting Kano State as one of the seven states for their study tour.
He assured the delegation that the state government will provide all necessary support and resources to facilitate their research, ensuring the generation of valuable findings for effective implementation within the state.
On his part, Comptroller of Immigration and SEC 45 participant, Franka Nwaneka, expressed gratitude to the state government and its people for the warm welcome.
Nwaneka pledged that the group will utilize their utmost abilities and capacities during the study tour to produce fruitful results.
The participants presented souvenirs to Governor Yusuf in appreciation of the warm reception accorded them.
