Gov.Yusuf Tasks NWDC On Insecurity, Poverty, Others
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday urged members of the North West Development Commission, (NWDC) to tackle insecurity, poverty and other vices bedeviling the region.
Yusuf made the call when he received the Chairman of the commission, Lawal Ismail, who led a delegate on a courtesy visit at the Government House,Kano.
He said there is no better time than now to address the challenges to protect lives and property in the region.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for his foresight in establishing the commission, described it as timely and important considering the myriad of challenges facing the region.
According to the Governor,politics was not considered in siting the commission’s headquarters in Kano.
“The North West has been engulfed by 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 people.
“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 the 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 the right time.
“There are so many issues that need to be addressed and I am happy that part of the act establishing the commission are: 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.Let me assure you of the 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 would not derail from its mandate as it would work closely and collaborate with the Kano State Government and other Governments in region for the betterment of Kano and the North-West.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of land allocation to the leadership of the commission by the governor,for the construction of the permanent site and headquarters of the commission.
