The Kano state government has expressed readiness in assisting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s initiative to curb the menace of insecurity affecting the country.
Governor Yusuf made the commitment Friday when he received the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Muhammad Idris on a courtesy visit.
In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor said it is pertinent to join heads with the central government to curtail the excesses of criminalities to restore nation’s development.
Alhaji Yusuf appreciated President Tinubu for heeding to his appeal to reopen the Nigeria’s borders with other countries, an action that will assist in alleviating the economic hardship in the country.
He described the visit as timely in view of its engagement with critical stakeholders including the business community, pledging to do what it takes to support the federal government to better the country.
Earlier, the minister, Alhaji Muhammad Idris Malagi, said he led the presidential media team to Kano and met with Nigerians from various walks of life to explain what President Tinubu’s government has been doing to make life better for Nigerians.
The minister said, ” We came to ask for patience and understanding in the period of some economic challenges we are experiencing. Indeed, some of the challenges need to be endured by all Nigerians so that we can have the prosperity by all of us,” said the minister
He expressed optimism that Governor Yusuf’s affirmation by the Supreme Court would inspire the governor to re-double efforts to deliver more dividends of democracy to the people of Kano.
The minister added that his robust engagement with the business community would yield positive results in view of Kano’s strategic location as a commercial hub, not only in the northern part, but the entire country.