Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has admonished the newly established North West Development Commission, NWDC, to takes as priority tackling the bedevilling Insecurities in the region.
The Governor, believes that there is no better time to address the challenges than now, which is part of the reason why the President Tinubu quickly ascend to its establishing Laws.
The Governor made the call when he received the Chairman of the commission, who led a delegate on a courtesy visit.
Governor Yusuf who hailed President Bola Tinubu for his foresight in establishing the commission, described it as timely and important considering the too many woes bedeviling the region.
He further said politics was not considered in situating the commission’s headquarters in Kano.
According to him, “the North West has been engulfed with so many challenges especially the issue of insecurity where bandits and kidnappers are going round kidnapping innocent citizens and demanding for ransom and even killing.
“Many were subjected to inhuman treatment, raping of women and children and nobody is spared The bunch of people are trying to override the government’s responsibility. I must say therefore that the establishment of this commission came at a right time for our people.
“And so if you speak about poverty and hunger everywhere, malnutrition, like I said people cannot afford three square meals, there is no better time to assist them than now. Therefore this commission has also come at a right time.
“There are so many issues that needs to be addressed and I’m happy part of the act establishing the commission has stated on. Socioeconomic development, infrastructural deficit, insecurity, education, human capital development, poverty alleviation etc.
“We thank President Tinubu for the foresight to establish the all important commission.
“Politics was not considered in selecting Kano as the headquarters. If it were to be it would have been situated in Kebbi.
“Let me assure you of support of the government for conducive environment.
“It is therefore our responsibility to join hands with the commission to eradicate the challenges,” Governor Yusuf said.
Earlier, the Chairman, North West Development Commission, NWDC, Lawal Ismail said the commission will not derail from it mandate as it will work closely and collaborate with the Kano State government and others for the better of Kano and North West at large.
He said their patriotism and loyalty is unshakable and uncontested.
Highlight of the event saw the Governor presenting land allocation to the leadership of the commission for the construction of the Permanent site and headquarters of the commission.
