By Rabi’u Sunusi
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and the Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Comrade Issa Aremu, have declared that Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has met all the criteria required for an incumbent governor to seek a second term.
The duo made these remarks during the payment of the sixth batch of gratuities and death benefits, totaling N5 billion, and the investiture of Governor Yusuf as a Fellow of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), held at the Government House, Kano, on Wednesday.
They noted that Governor Yusuf’s concern for human welfare and his execution of people-oriented projects across the state reflect the highest expectations of the electorate from their leaders.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, it was noted that the APC National Chairman attended the programme and expressed deep appreciation for the Governor’s positive impact on the lives of the people.
Prof. Yilwatda assured Governor Yusuf of full support for his re-election bid, as well as that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
On his part, Comrade Aremu reiterated that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliate unions would ensure that state civil servants, pensioners, and their families reciprocate Governor Yusuf’s labour-friendly policies during the 2027 general elections.
He then conferred the Fellowship of the Institute on the Governor in recognition of his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare.
Responding, Governor Yusuf assured the APC leadership that he, his political associates, and the people of Kano State would work tirelessly to ensure the re-election of President Tinubu for a second term.
On the Fellowship investiture, Governor Yusuf stated: “I am deeply honoured to receive the Fellowship Award of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS).
“I sincerely appreciate the leadership of the Institute and its Director-General, Comrade Issa Aremu, for finding me worthy of this recognition and for the confidence reposed in me.
“I dedicate this award to all comrades and the good people of our state. It will undoubtedly inspire me to redouble my efforts in promoting good governance and delivering meaningful development for our citizens.”
During the ceremony, Alhaji Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, a close political associate of the Governor and a public relations expert, read the citation prior to the formal conferment of the Fellowship Award.
Meanwhile, beneficiaries of the gratuities and death benefits expressed appreciation to the Governor for saving them from financial hardship.
One beneficiary, a retiree, expressed gratitude to Governor Yusuf, noting that she received an instant payment of N7 million despite having less than N1,000 in her account.
