Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said his administration inherited nearly empty government coffers with only about ₦9,000 left in one of the state’s bank accounts by the immediate past administration.
The governor disclosed this on Thursday during the official distribution of permanent and pensionable appointment letters to 4,315 former BESDA teachers in Kano.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf accused the previous administration of financial recklessness, including engaging over 128 tax consultants without visible results for the state.
“If they believe in themselves, they should come forward and show us the tangible work they did in Kano. Instead, they exhausted the treasury to the extent that Kano was left indebted to banks,” the governor said.
He explained that his administration had since reversed the situation by blocking leakages and ensuring prudent management of resources, leading to the availability of billions of naira in government accounts.
“We have sacrificed our own comfort to make sure Kano’s money is spent on the people, not on leaders. That is our guiding principle and we will not compromise it,” he added.
The governor also linked Kano’s improved performance in the 2025 NECO SSCE examinations to his government’s investment in education.
He assured that his administration would continue to prioritize education, healthcare and infrastructure while ensuring transparency and accountability.