Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and Emir of Kano, Muhammad
Sanusi II held a closed-door meeting at the Kano Government House in Kano on
Sunday.
Ganduje’s spokesman, Tanko Yankassi, made their discussion
public via a statement.
He explained that Emir Sanusi’s visit was the traditional
Hawan Nassarawa homage.
In his remark, Ganduje spoke of his government’s effort
towards ensuring peace, security and development of Kano State.
“We have also built ten security dormitories, each capable
of housing 60 security officials to help the police in surveillance along the
major highways coming onto the state capital”, he said.
Ganduje further stated that his administration, in
conjunction with security agencies, have taken concrete steps to end criminal
activities within Falgore forest.
The governor added that so far, the Nigerian Army has
established a training facility for soldiers in the forest.
He told the Emir that his administration has committed huge
resources to the provision of public infrastructure like metropolitan roads,
rural access infrastructure, hospitals and classrooms among others, requesting
for the sustained support of the Emirate Council to forge ahead.
Earlier, Emir Sanusi urged the government to focus more on
economic development, especially alleviating the current hardship being faced
by Nigerians.
He also urged political leaders to caution their supporters
against causing public disturbances, saying it was also imperative on them to
generate more employment opportunities for the teeming youths in the country.
Meanwhile, security agents in Kano on Sunday arrested dozens
of Boko Haram members.
By Wale Odunsi
