By Jude Opara, Abuja
The governor of Kano state, Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially reopened the Kano State Driving Institute (KSDI) and reinstated all its academic and practical programme abandoned by the previous administration for over eight years.
Similarly, the governor has equally indicated his decision to embark on the construction of a new bridge in the town of Imawa, located within Kura Local Government Area of the state.
This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawkin Tofa and made available to newsmen on Sunday.
The KSDI which was originally established during Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s second term as part of a broader strategic transport ecosystem, was designed to produce professional and licensed drivers equipped with state-of-the-art training.
However, the facility was said to have been shut down for the entirety of the last administration’s eight-year tenure, leaving it in a state of disrepair.
Speaking at the reopening ceremony, where 250 youths were offered enrollment forms, Governor Yusuf expressed his dismay over the impact of the institute’s prolonged closure.
“The Institute was conceived to create job opportunities for our youth, it was established by Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to enhance road safety and provide young people with the skills to become professional drivers.
“Unfortunately, the previous administration abandoned it for eight years, causing significant harm to our youth who could have benefited from this initiative.” He added.”
Governor Yusuf further highlighted that the revitalized institute will not only teach safe driving but also contribute to reducing road accidents and boosting the state’s transportation sector.
