By Abdulrahman Balarabe Isah
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced that the Kano State Government has finalized plans to allocate sufficient funds to all 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the state.
Grassroots Parrot reports that the move, according to the governor, was to enhance the provision of social services at the grassroots level.
Governor Yusuf made this commitment on Tuesday in response to a plea by Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II during his visit as part of the Hawan Nasarawa tradition, an annual homage by the Emir to the sitting governor during Eid celebrations.
“We are committed to ensuring that our local governments receive adequate funding to deliver essential services to the people.
“I have already appraised the performance of the local government chairmen and I assure them of additional funds if they make judicious use of what has been allocated,” Governor Yusuf stated.
However, the governor expressed concerns over the poor performance of some local government council chairmen, reminding them of their responsibility to serve the people diligently.
Earlier, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II had urged the Kano State Government to leverage local governments in complementing its rural development initiatives.
“There will be no meaningful development at the grassroots without empowering local governments with the necessary resources to execute projects within their jurisdictions,” the Emir said.
He also commended the local government chairmen for their continuous support of the emirate council’s efforts in fostering development within the state.
The Hawan Nassarawa tradition, deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Dabo clan, continues to be a significant occasion that reinforces collaboration between traditional institutions and the government in Kano State.