Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating sustainable jobs, expanding skills development opportunities, and intensifying the fight against drug abuse as part of efforts to empower young people.
Yusuf made the pledge in a statement issued on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, to mark this year’s International Youth Day.
The governor said youths remained central to the socio-economic transformation of Kano and that his government had rolled out far-reaching programmes to equip them with the tools to thrive.
“We have reopened skills acquisition institutions across various sectors, putting thousands of our young people on the path to self-reliance,” Yusuf said.
According to him, direct employment opportunities have been created in strategic sectors such as health, education, agriculture, and public works.
He also announced plans to reopen the Kiru Reformatory Centre to rehabilitate and reintegrate young offenders—especially those struggling with drug abuse—back into society as productive citizens.
Highlighting achievements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Yusuf pointed to the establishment of the Kano State KASITDA and the successful hosting of the International Conference on Technology and Computing, initiatives aimed at positioning Kano as a hub for innovation and digital skills.
“On this International Youth Day, we celebrate the resilience, creativity, and potential of our young people. My government will continue to invest in their future through job creation, education, technology, and a resolute fight against the scourge of drugs,” the governor said.
He urged community leaders, educators, parents, the private sector, and other stakeholders to work together in creating a safe, inclusive, and prosperous environment where the youth of Kano could fully realise their dreams.
