Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to Grant Full Local Government Autonomy

By Samuel Solomon

Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening grassroots governance by backing a bill that will grant full autonomy to local government councils in the state.

The governor gave his support while presiding over the 31st executive council meeting at the Government House annex in Kwankwasiyya City, where the council approved the transmission of the bill to the State House of Assembly for legislative consideration.

This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday.

According to him, giving full LG autonomy would enable councils to manage their resources directly, execute projects without unnecessary delays, and make decisions that reflect the needs of their communities.

Governor Yusuf explained that the proposed law seeks to empower all 44 local government councils in Kano with both financial and administrative independence.

He added that local government autonomy was essential for good governance, accountability, and the acceleration of development at the grassroots, describing the move as a necessary step in deepening democracy in the state.

The governor expressed confidence that members of the State House of Assembly would support the bill, noting that it aligned with the overall interest of the people of Kano.