Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has signed into law four landmark bills aimed at strengthening institutional frameworks and accelerating sustainable development across the state.
In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, Governor Yusuf described the signing as a significant step toward realising his administration’s vision of a modern, inclusive, and economically vibrant Kano.
“These laws go beyond policy — they are key instruments of transformation that will help drive our development agenda,” the governor declared.
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The newly enacted laws establish four key agencies, which include the Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA), the Kano State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KASIAA), the Kano State Information and Communication Technologies Development Agency (KASITDA), and the Kano State Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (KASMEDA).
Governor Yusuf stressed that the newly created agencies are designed to play crucial roles in job creation, attracting investment, and ensuring effective implementation of government initiatives. He also warned that violations of these laws would be met with strict penalties, emphasizing his administration’s zero tolerance for non-compliance.
The governor highlighted the functions of the new agencies: KASPA will coordinate social protection initiatives and enhance support for vulnerable groups, while KASIAA is tasked with regulating signage and advertising across the state to improve urban aesthetics and public order.
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KASITDA will focus on driving innovation and boosting the state’s digital economy through ICT development, and KASMEDA is set to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), serving as a catalyst for entrepreneurship and local economic growth.
“Our mission is to lay a solid foundation for a greater Kano. These laws go beyond policy — they are key instruments of transformation that will help drive our development agenda,” the governor stated.
“These laws, which are now part of the Kano State legal framework, are expected to stimulate innovation, support small businesses, regulate signage and advertising, and enhance public protection and service delivery,” the statement concludes.