From Mustapha Adamu, Kano
Kano State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Dr.Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna has pledged to sustain and consolidate on the security and peace being enjoyed in the state when elected as governor in the forthcoming election.
Gawuna made the pledge at a townhall meeting with governorship candidates, organised by the Bayero University Kano and other Non Governmental Organisations, held at the Sa’adu Zungur Auditorium, Mambayya House in Kano, according to statement by Hassan Musa Fagge, his Chief Press Secretary.
In the statement, Gawuna noted that security brings development and prosperity to the society, “therefore we would increase partnership with the security agencies in order to ensure that Kano people continue to coexist in peace and harmony.”
Gawuna added that his administration would also sustain the development in education through provision of infrastructure, retraining of the teachers and strengthening of the curriculum with vocational skills, entrepreneurial programmes and community participation.
He further explained to tap from the Solid Minerals Kano is endowed with as the effort would create jobs and increase Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
The Deputy Governor also promised to continue to support youths and women through empowerment programmes that will make them more productive.
He however assured to give attention to the health, water, agriculture and environmental sectors.
