By Abdulmalik Suleiman <\/p>\n
For decades, development in Kano State was concentrated in the metropolis, leaving many rural communities behind with dilapidated roads, inadequate healthcare, and limited access to water and education. <\/p>\n
That narrative is now changing under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf following his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.<\/p>\n
Since joining APC, Governor Yusuf has aligned his administration with the party\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda, prioritizing infrastructure, healthcare, education, water supply, and agriculture as the key pillars of his rural transformation agenda across the state\u2019s 44 local government areas.<\/p>\n
In the area of infrastructure, the administration has embarked on the construction and rehabilitation of feeder roads linking farming communities to major markets. Roads in Rogo, Bunkure, Gaya, Ajingi, Takai, Kunchi, Shanono and Doguwa are being upgraded to ease the movement of agricultural produce and reduce post harvest losses. For a state where agriculture remains the mainstay of the economy, the impact is already being felt at the farm gate.<\/p>\n
The health and education sectors have also received significant attention. The government has built and renovated primary healthcare centers to bring quality care closer to rural dwellers. In addition, new classroom blocks are being constructed and equipped in rural schools to reduce overcrowding and improve learning outcomes.<\/p>\n
Access to clean water has equally been a major focus. Borehole projects and rural water supply schemes are being executed across rural wards to address years of water scarcity. The intervention is expected to reduce water-borne diseases and ease the burden on women and children who previously walked long distances to fetch water.<\/p>\n
Beyond infrastructure, Governor Yusuf\u2019s administration is supporting rural households through the distribution of agricultural inputs, small scale irrigation support, and empowerment programs targeted at youths and women. Officials say the aim is to boost productivity, create jobs, and make farming more profitable for rural families.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the initiative, Governor Yusuf noted that over 70 percent of Kano\u2019s population resides in rural areas, making their development central to the overall growth of the state.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can no longer talk about a prosperous Kano without talking about prosperous villages. That is why we are taking government and development directly to the people,\u201d the Governor said.<\/p>\n
Political observers note that the Governor\u2019s defection to APC, combined with his grassroots projects, has strengthened the party\u2019s hold in Kano.<\/p>\n
In conclusion, the visible impact of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf\u2019s rural transformation agenda has positioned him strongly ahead of 2027. For APC in Kano, his reelection is a done deal. Therefore, it will be suicidal to change a winning captain.<\/p>\n
Kano’s first agenda is on the rising under Gov. Yusuf.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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