Kano Governor Urges Oyebanji to Sustain People-Centred Governance, Strengthen National Unity

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, to sustain people-oriented policies, promote inclusive governance, and prioritise programmes that improve citizens’ welfare as he begins his second term in office.

Governor Yusuf made the call through his deputy, Murtala Garo, who represented him at the inauguration ceremony in Ekiti State.

According to a statement signed by the Kano State Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Yusuf emphasised the importance of governance that places citizens’ needs at the centre of policymaking and public service delivery.

The Kano governor also called for stronger cooperation among state governments, noting that effective collaboration was essential to promoting national unity, stimulating economic growth, and achieving sustainable development across the country.

Yusuf congratulated Oyebanji and his deputy, Monisade Afuye, on their inauguration for a second term, wishing them a successful and productive tenure.

He expressed optimism that sustained commitment to good governance, people-focused policies, and stronger intergovernmental relations would contribute significantly to national development and improve the living conditions of Nigerians.