THE
SUPERB SCORE OF KANO
STATE GOVERNMENT FROM 2011 TO DATE.
BY:
MUDASSIR ALIYU YUNUSA
NTA ZARIA
Before making any pronouncement on the above
subject matter let me make it categorically clear that I am not a politician
and neither aligned to any political party, but a common citizen who support
any sort of development of my community, state and nation in general, at the
same time I also denounce injustice and irresponsiveness entirely, tyranny and
hostility are against my strong conviction. Therefore, in respect to the
concept of public opinion provided by democratic system of governance which
gives freedom of expression in form of support or opposition, this article will
focus on the score line of Kano State Government from 2011 to date.
Kano is the most populous
state in Africa, it is the centre of commerce
and a beacon of hope especially for down trodden masses, the state came into
being with 11 others making the first 12 states created in 1967. Kano is highly hospitable
city where people are coming from within and outside the country for their
business transactions. As the most populous state of the federation, Kano underwent series of
political and socio-economic transformation which gave her an age over others.
From
inception to date, the state is governed by 10 military administrators and 5
civilian Governors, but 1 person among the civilian endure the bitterness of
politics after vacating the Africa House for 8 years and regain his abandon
seat which is the most apex and prominent office in the state. His renaissance into
the water of Kano
politics as a governor for the 2nd term was miracle and monumental.
On
29th May, 2011 there was new government with new strategy of leade4rship
with great enthusiasm and high incumbency strength the state government went
ahead and embarked on vigorous and dynamic transformations aimed at
restructuring the vision of the state in different spheres of human endeavor.
Priority measures were put in place with intense zeal and passionate efforts in
transforming the entire state to attain greatness if not an eminence stage of
development. No doubt Kano
has now become the symbol of emulation and also a place of honor, prestige,
admiration and high regard from within and outside the state and the country at
large.
Among
great stride taken by the new leadership between 2011 to date are numerous but
to mention some few are:
Construction in progress of 3 ultra modern cities
of Kwankwasiyya and Amana cities in the southern part while Bandirawo city in
the northern part of state capital; construction of 3 mega fly over bridges at
Kofar Nassarawa – State Road, Ibrahim Taiwo Road and Fagge – Bata on top of
famous Murtala Muhammed Way, Construction of underground tunnel Road at Kofar
Kabuga and Gadon Kaya.
Rehabilitation Kofar Naisa- Galadanchi Road, Gwale
Gudindi to Kwanar Diso, Zungeru Road, Dan Agundi Road, Lugard Road, Magajin
Rumfa Road, Airforce Base Road, Kano – Madobi Road with Bridge at ‘Yan Dango,
Zaria Road, Hadejia Road, Farm Centre Roads.
Dualization of Sabuwar Kofa Road, Gwarzo Road,
Sheikh Jafar Adam Road, Court Road, AKTH Road as well as provision of Street
lights, Road traffic regulations (traffic lights and KAROTA) and some other
things that helps in beautifying the city.
In the
area of Education Kano State Government in 3 years time was able to established
North-West university, establishment of 18 educational Institutions to promote
human capital and capacity building in various field and the schools were
located in different local government areas; establishment of Governor’s
College Kano, School for Arabic and Islamic Studies Madobi. The most
interesting in this regard is the tremendous effort of sponsoring more than
3500 undergraduate and postgraduate students in different discipline
(medicine and pharmacy, engineering, piloting and other art and social science
courses) to abroad in order to improve the level of education, skills
acquisition and manpower development in the state. My overview in education
will never be complete pending to mention out the provision of free primary,
secondary, tertiary and university education to all bonafide indigenes in Kano State.
In
health sector, Kano state government does not
relent in the prevision of hospital equipments and authentic drugs especially
for women and children; construction of Madobi General Hospital
together with school of nursing.
Economically, despite high rate of tax evasion, the State Government
explore almost all possible ways of generating internal revenue which helps
immensely towards successful accomplishment of its commitments.
It is believed that any regime of leadership must
be associated with some failures and other shortcomings in one way or the other
but to be candid and sincere the unprecedented achievements of current administration
supersede its failure. Therefore considering the presents of dividends of
democracy in Kano
the general public is really indebted to their government, let us set aside and forget all sentiments, political
differences and express our profound gratitude and commendation to our dear government.
For me as a bonafide indigene of Kano
state I must write this piece to show my appreciations and to pray for this
gesture to perpetuate with the hope of sustaining the trend for our future
generations. Once again I salute the courage and determination of the great
leader of regime Engineer (Dr) Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso(MNSE), his team of
productive personalities as well as members of general public who in one way or
the other assists in making our state a noble among its contemporaries (other
35 states of the federation)
Finally,
for the good people of Kano,
the onerous task to sustain these legacies rest squarely on our shoulders. Long
life Kano State, Long life Federal Republic of
Nigeria.
MUDASSIR
write from NTA Zaria Channel 32.
