By Muhammad Amaan
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf said he is optimistic that 2025 would be a transformative year, bringing better living standards and greater economic opportunities to every corner of the state.
This was contained in a New Year 2025 message to people of the state and issued to newsmen on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa,
The governor extended warm and heartfelt New Year greetings to people of Kano within and outside the state including those in diaspora, expressing optimism for a brighter and more prosperous year ahead.
He affirmed that in the year 2025, the result of the state of emergency declared on the education sector will continue to manifest, especially with the allocation of 31 per cent of the state’s budget to the education sector.
“In 2025, the result of our declaration of state of emergency on education will continue to manifest as we allocated a lion share of 31 per cent of the year budget for education to reaffirmed our promise for reforming the sector,” he said.
Governor Yusuf’s message has been warmly received by many, sparking renewed hope and confidence in his administration’s plans for a more prosperous Kano in the new year and beyond.
He also commended the resilience and patience of Kano residents in navigating the challenges of 2024 and reassured them of his unwavering commitment to delivering meaningful progress and development in 2025.
“Happy New Year to the good people of Kano State. May 2025 bring us peace, prosperity, and more unity,” the governor added, pledging to work tirelessly to improve the lives of every citizen of the state.
He noted that his administration had made significant efforts to ensure the timely approval of the 2025 budget, describing it as a critical step toward accelerating development across the state.
With the budget now in place, Governor Yusuf expressed confidence that Kano would witness remarkable improvements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and agriculture in the year ahead.
The governor outlined plans to complete ongoing road projects, expand healthcare facilities, improve the quality of education, and support farmers with tools and resources to enhance food production and reduce costs of foodstuff.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering youth and women through skills acquisition initiatives and increased access to credit for small and medium-sized businesses.
He, therefore, called on the people of Kano state to remain united and supportive of the government’s vision for progress.
