Economy
Emir Sanusi Advises Kano Governor Yusuf to Strengthen Authority in Governance
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II urges Governor Abba Yusuf to enforce stronger authority in Kano, warning disorder must be firmly addressed
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Friday delivered a firm message to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in Kano, urging him to exercise stronger authority in governing the state and take decisive action against individuals allegedly disrupting his administration during a traditional post-Sallah visit.
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Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II made the remarks while addressing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House, where he emphasised that effective leadership requires a balance of justice and firm authority to maintain order and stability in Kano State.
Drawing from Islamic teachings, the Emir explained that authority is an essential pillar of governance, stating that justice alone cannot be sustained without strength and control.
He referenced the Qur’an to reinforce his message, noting that leadership must be backed by firm enforcement of law and order.
Sanusi praised Governor Yusuf for notable improvements in education, healthcare delivery and welfare programmes across the state.
However, he cautioned that excessive tolerance towards individuals engaging in disorderly conduct could undermine governance.
According to the Emir, public perception in Kano suggests that the governor has been overly patient in handling emerging security and administrative challenges.
He warned that such perceptions could embolden misconduct if not addressed.
“Because of the disorder happening in Kano, people think the governor is too patient and that everyone can behave however they like,” Sanusi said, urging the governor to take stronger control of the situation.
He further advised Yusuf to ensure that respect is accorded to those who uphold good conduct while firm consequences are applied to those who violate the law.
He stressed that Kano State must be seen as firmly governed under clear authority.
Sanusi added that the emirate council would continue to support the administration, expressing confidence that Kano’s future development depends on the success of the current leadership.
In his response, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed gratitude to the Emir and the emirate council for their continued support.
He also addressed the cancellation of the Hawan Daushe procession, explaining that the decision was taken to prevent possible violence during Eid celebrations.
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The governor reassured the Emir and residents of Kano State of his commitment to peace and stability, stating that his leadership has always prioritised the protection of lives and public order.
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Economy
Governor Dauda Lawal Join VP Shettima’s Delegation to Benin Republic, Seeks Industrial Model to Boost Zamfara’s Agric Zones
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has described the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) as a practical blueprint for transforming Zamfara state’s agricultural sector, as he joined Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima and five other governors on a working visit to the Benin Republic industrial hub on Friday.
The delegation toured the 1,640-hectare public-private industrial platform, inspecting integrated textile and agro-processing facilities where locally produced cotton is converted into yarn, fabric and finished garments while cashew and soybean are processed for domestic and export markets. GDIZ, developed by the Beninese government and ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms, has created more than 25,000 jobs since production began in 2021.
For Governor Lawal, who presides over an agrarian state with vast arable land and a strong comparative advantage in crop production, the visit presented an opportunity to draw direct lessons for Zamfara’s agricultural transformation agenda.
“Zamfara holds a strong comparative advantage in agriculture. We grow all crops in the state, we are not limited to soybeans. We have the land and it is fertile,” Governor Lawal had told global investors at the Africa Investment Forum in Morocco last November, where he signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to drive large-scale agricultural transformation under the INTEGRANIUM Initiative.
The GDIZ visit is aimed at strengthening the implementation of Nigeria’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Programme, drawing practical lessons from Benin’s approach to agricultural value addition, industrial infrastructure, investment mobilisation and export-oriented production. Particular attention was given to the textile park’s integrated production system covering cotton spinning, weaving, fabric processing and garment manufacturing. Governor Lawal believes that Zamfara State can benefit from the $370 billion worth of global cotton valuation by ensuring Zamfara grows more cotton and can also lead the charge by reviving moribund textile manufacturing hubs and value chain which could generate millions of jobs, expand non-oil exports and stimulate economic activities.
Governor Lawal’s participation in the delegation aligns with Zamfara’s recently launched 10-year Development Plan (2025–2034), which envisions the state becoming “a benchmark for transformative economic growth, not merely for Nigeria, but the continent of Africa”. The plan prioritises maximising Zamfara’s agricultural and natural resource strengths through partnerships, mechanised farming, agro-processing and value chains to create jobs, improve food security and reduce poverty-driven insecurity.
Governor Lawal was also in company of other state Governors like; Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Dikko Radda (Katsina), and Umar Namadi (Jigawa). The visit is expected to inform the development of garment-training facilities and dedicated processing infrastructure near agricultural production communities across Nigeria.
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