Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has extended warm and heartfelt New Year greetings to the people of the state within and outside the state including those in the diaspora.
He expressed optimism that 2025 would be a brighter and more prosperous year.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Tofa on Wednesday.
In his message, the governor commended the resilience and patience of Kano residents in navigating the challenges of 2024 and reassured them of his unwavering commitment to delivering meaningful progress and development in 2025.
“Happy New Year to the good people of Kano State. May 2025 bring us peace, prosperity, and more unity,” the governor was quoted as saying in the statement.
While pledging to work tirelessly to improve the lives of every citizen of the state, Yusuf said his administration had made significant efforts to ensure the timely approval of the 2025 budget, describing it as a critical step toward accelerating development across the state.
With the budget now in place, the governor expressed confidence that Kano would witness remarkable improvements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and agriculture in the year ahead.
Yusuf outlined plans to complete ongoing road projects, expand healthcare facilities, improve the quality of education, and support farmers with tools and resources to enhance food production and reduce costs of foodstuff.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering youth and women through skills acquisition initiatives and increased access to credit for small and medium-sized businesses.
The governor called on the people of Kano to remain united and supportive of the government’s vision for progress.
He expressed optimism that 2025 would be a transformative year, bringing better living standards and greater economic opportunities to every corner of the state.
“In 2025, the result of our declaration of a state of emergency on education will continue to manifest as we allocated a lion’s share of 31 percent of the year budget for education to reaffirm our promise for reforming the sector,” he said.
