Abba Kabir-Yusuf, the Kano State Governor-elect, has pledged to as operate a people-oriented democracy with a focus on peace and prosperity of the state.
Mr Yusuf made this known shortly after collecting his Certificate of Return, CoR, along with 26 members-elect of the House of Assembly from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Kano on Wednesday.
He appreciated the people of the state for giving him and his running mate the mandate to lead the state.
“We accept this privilege with heavy responsibility; we shall carry out the people democratic directives with focus and unrelenting dedication, we shall govern for all for peace and prosperity of the state,” the governor-elect declared.
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He expressed indebtedness to traditional, community and religious leaders who fostered an atmosphere of peace, while appreciating the efforts of NNPP leaders at all levels for their tireless efforts and commitment.
Yusuf also pledged sound programmes to reinvigorate the education sector through the provision of modern learning facilities and conducive atmosphere.
Besides, he promised to prioritise water supply, health, agriculture, security, youth and women empowerment.
He said that already a blueprint had been worked out to end perennial water scarcity in Kano metropolis and other major towns across the state.
“We will expand water supply to all nook and crannies of Kano city to enable people have access to portable drinking water for human and animal consumption.
“We will utilise dams and provide assorted farming implements at subsidised rate to enhance massive food production for all-year farming.
“The NNPP administration will accord priority to the health sector through the provision of modern facilities to enhance quality healthcare delivery at the grassroots,” he said.
