APC receives heavyweight politicians as Kano decampees declare support for Tinubu, Yusuf

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has received a fresh wave of prominent political figures from opposition parties, including former elected officials, party leaders and political stakeholders who have declared their support for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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

Among those listed as joining the APC are Senator Rufa’i Sani Hanga, former Kano State Governor and Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, former PDP Deputy Governorship Candidate Yusuf Bello Dambatta, former NDC Deputy Chairman Aliyu Datti Yako and former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Isyaku Ali Danja and Sen Mas’ud Eljibrin Doguwa.

Others include former Kano State NNPP Chairman Abdullahi Zubairu Imam Abiya, former NNPP Senatorial Candidate Senator Abdulmajid Dauda Dandawaki, former Commissioner and Special Adviser Senator Baraka Sani, former Ungogo Local Government Chairman Muhammad Badaru Umar and several former NDC and PDP leaders.

The list also includes former NDC Kano State Woman Leader Amina Sirajo, former NDC Assistant Woman Leader Hauwa’u Turaki, former NDC Chairman Gezawa Gambo Hamza, former NDC Chairman Kura Handanu Umar and former NDC Director-General Saminu Shehu Kura.

Also listed are former NDC Youth Leader Danladi Musa Garko, former NDC Auditor Sahabi Garba, former Gwale Local Government Chairman Sani Jibrin Dan Zara, former Makoda Local Government Chairman Hassan Abba Makoda and other prominent political figures.

The development further strengthens the APC’s growing political structure in Kano and comes as the party intensifies mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.

The decampees are expected to join the APC’s campaign for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the re-election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for a second term.

The APC leadership welcomed the new members, describing their decision to join the party as a significant boost to its efforts to consolidate political unity and expand its grassroots support across Kano State.

The party called on its members and supporters to remain united and accommodate new entrants as preparations intensify for the 2027 elections.

Governor Yusuf: Effective publicity of Tinubu’s achievements will win Northerners’ support for 2027

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has said adequate publicity and public enlightenment on the programmes and achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration will convince Nigerians, particularly Northerners, to support and campaign for the President’s re-election in 2027.

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

Governor Yusuf stated this on Thursday when members of Triple R Kannyhood paid a solidarity visit to the Government House, Kano.

He said the emergence of Triple R Kannyhood would strengthen publicity and public enlightenment on the policies, programmes and achievements of the Tinubu administration across the country.

According to him, effective grassroots mobilisation and communication would enable citizens to better understand the efforts of the Federal Government and its impact on their lives.

The governor described President Tinubu as a patriotic Nigerian committed to infrastructural development and improving the living conditions of citizens.

Governor Yusuf commended the leadership of Triple R Kannyhood for its support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying their experience and grassroots mobilisation would contribute significantly to the party’s electoral success.

He expressed confidence that APC candidates contesting the presidential, National Assembly, governorship and state assembly elections would emerge victorious in the 2027 general elections.

The governor assured members of the group that their requests and concerns would receive due consideration, both before and after the 2027 elections.

Earlier, the leader of Triple R Kannyhood, Dauda Adamu Kahutu Rarara, said the two organisations had resolved to unite with the objective of supporting the APC and mobilising for its victory in the 2027 general elections.

Rarara said the organisation had thousands of members and a large following across various social media platforms, adding that its members were ready to voluntarily mobilise support for the APC at all levels.

He said their post-election requests included provision of start-up capital for members, allocation of plots of land for housing and provision of a secretariat for the organisation in Kano.

Rarara thanked Governor Yusuf and his associates for the warm reception accorded the group.

Other speakers at the visit included the Kano Chairman of Triple R Kannyhood, Alhaji Ado Gidan Dabinu; Lawan Ahmad; and the organisation’s Women Leader, Hadiza Sema.

They all assured the governor of their support and commitment to mobilising for the success of the APC across the country.

Thousands converge on Kano as TSG inaugurates state exco, welcomes 136,000 defectors to APC

Thousands of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from across the Northern region on Saturday converged on the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, for the inauguration of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG) State Executive Council and the reception of 136,000 new members into the ruling party.

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

The colourful gathering attracted APC supporters, political stakeholders, community leaders, youth and women groups from Kano and other parts of Northern Nigeria.

The massive turnout underscored the growing political mobilisation and activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Among those received into the APC were Senator Sani Rufa’i Hanga, Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, Senator Baraka Sani and political associates of former Deputy Governor, Dr. Nasiru Gawuna.

The new members were formally welcomed into the party amid cheers and solidarity from thousands of APC supporters at the stadium.

The event also featured the inauguration of the TSG State Executive Council, with Hon. Baffa Babba Dan’agundi inaugurated as the Coordinator of the TSG in the Northwest Zone, alongside other state and zonal executives.

The Tinubu Support Group is expected to strengthen grassroots mobilisation, sensitise citizens on the policies and programmes of the Federal Government, and mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The event was supported by the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as part of efforts to provide platforms for political stakeholders and citizens to engage and participate actively in the democratic process.

The state government reaffirmed its commitment to initiatives that promote political participation, unity, peaceful engagement and democratic governance.

The gathering ended with supporters and the newly received APC members expressing confidence in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party.

The huge turnout further demonstrated Kano’s strategic position as a major political centre in Northern Nigeria and highlighted the increasing political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Muhammad Garba Redeems Pledge, Donates Smart TV to Kano Correspondents' Chapel

Former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Muhammad Garba, has fulfilled his promise to the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel with donations of a brand new 50-inch television set to the chapel.

Garba, a former Commissioner of Information in Kano presented the television set to the leadership of the chapel on Saturday, in fulfilment of the pledge made during the unveiling and commissioning of the rebranded Kano Correspondents’ Chapel complex held recently.

Speaking during the presentation, Garba said the donation was part of his commitment to supporting initiatives that would improve the working environment and welfare of journalists.

He expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of the chapel for the confidence reposed in him, assuring that he would continue to identify with programmes and initiatives aimed at strengthening journalism and journalists in the state.

The former President of West African Journalists Association said the gesture was also intended to contribute to making the chapel a more conducive environment where journalists could interact, monitor current affairs and undertake professional activities.

Receiving the television set on behalf of the chapel, its Chairman, Murtala Adewale, commended Garba for fulfilling his pledge.

Adewale described the donation as a demonstration of integrity and commitment to the development of the journalism profession.

He said the chapel was particularly encouraged by the fact that Garba did not merely make a promise at the commissioning ceremony but returned to fulfil it within a short period.

According to him, the gesture would add value to the facilities available at the rebranded chapel complex and further enhance its activities.

“We are grateful to Comrade Muhammad Garba for this generous gesture. What makes it more significant is that this was a promise he made during the unveiling and commissioning of this complex, and today he has fulfilled that promise.

“This demonstrates that he is a man of his word and someone who genuinely believes in supporting journalists and the institutions that bring them together,” Adewale said.

The chairman noted that the chapel had continued to receive support from individuals and organisations since the commencement of efforts to improve its facilities, describing such gestures as encouragement for the leadership to do more.

He assured that the television set would be put to effective use for the benefit of members, particularly in keeping journalists abreast of important national and international developments.

Adewale also expressed the chapel's appreciation to Garba for his continued support and contributions to the journalism profession in Kano and beyond.

The presentation was attended by members of the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel, who commended the former NUJ president for keeping his word.

The donation comes as the chapel continues efforts to reposition its facilities and create a more conducive environment for professional activities, interaction and capacity development among its members.

Governor Yusuf mourns Emir of Gumel’s death

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, describing his demise as a great loss to Jigawa State, the traditional institution and the people of the emirate.

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

Governor Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to Governor Umar Namadi, the Government and people of Jigawa State, the Emirate Council, members of the late Emir’s family and the people of Gumel Emirate over the painful loss.

He described the late Emir as a respected traditional ruler who devoted his life to the peace, unity and development of his people.

The governor prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and give his family and the people of Gumel the strength to bear the loss.

Governor Yusuf also urged the people of Jigawa State to take solace in the legacy of service and leadership left behind by the late Emir.

NASENI Introduces Solar Irrigation Technology to Boost Farming in Kano

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has introduced solar-powered irrigation systems in selected communities in Kano State, as part of efforts to reduce the cost of farming and improve food production.

The technology was demonstrated at irrigation sites in Zakirai, Gabasawa Local Government Area, and Tudun Kaba in Kumbotso Local Government Area.

Speaking during the demonstration, the Director of Technical Services, Engineer Dr. Emmanuel A. Ajani, who represented the Director-General of NASENI, Engineer Khalil Sulaiman Halilu, said the initiative was being implemented in collaboration with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

He explained that the solar-powered systems were designed to address some of the major challenges confronting farmers, particularly the high cost of fuel used to operate conventional water pumps.

According to him, the adoption of solar energy for irrigation would provide farmers with a cheaper, more reliable and environmentally sustainable means of accessing water for agricultural production.

Also speaking, Dr. Adebayo Oke of the International Water Management Institute, Accra, Ghana, said IWMI was working with the Federal Government to train farmers on the proper operation and effective use of the new irrigation technology.

He said the project was aimed at encouraging farmers to embrace modern and sustainable irrigation methods, especially in communities where the high cost of energy has continued to limit agricultural activities.

An official of the Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KARDA) in Kumbotso, Alhaji Musa Yahaya, described the initiative as a welcome development that would further strengthen agricultural production in the state.

He said the Kano State Government remained committed to supporting interventions that would increase farmers' productivity and reduce the cost of agricultural production.

Farmers who witnessed the demonstration from Gabasawa and Kumbotso expressed optimism that the solar-powered irrigation systems would reduce their dependence on petrol and diesel-powered pumps.

They noted that the technology could significantly lower their production costs while making irrigation more accessible and convenient.

The initiative is expected to promote year-round farming, increase food production, reduce farmers' operating costs and improve the livelihoods of farming communities across Kano State.

Gov Yusuf vows decisive action after bandit attacks in four Kano LGAs

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned the recent bandit attacks reported in four Local Government Areas of the state, assuring affected communities that his administration is taking necessary measures to strengthen security and protect lives and property.

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

The affected areas include Chiromawa in Garun Mallam Local Government Area, Beli in Rogo, Bebeji and communities around Gwarzo.

Governor Yusuf expressed sympathy with the victims and families affected by the attacks, describing the incidents as deeply disturbing and unacceptable.

He assured the affected communities that the government would take all necessary measures, in collaboration with security agencies, to prevent further attacks and restore confidence among residents.

The Governor said relevant authorities have been directed to strengthen surveillance, intelligence gathering and rapid response mechanisms in the affected areas.

He urged residents of the affected communities to remain calm and avoid actions that could further heighten tension, assuring them that the government is working closely with security agencies to address the situation.

Governor Yusuf also appealed to residents to cooperate with security personnel and provide credible information that could assist in preventing further attacks and apprehending the perpetrators.

He commended security personnel for their efforts and urged them to sustain intelligence-led operations to protect vulnerable communities across the state.

The Governor prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives, speedy recovery for the injured and the safe return of any abducted persons.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the lives and property of all residents and ensuring peace and security across Kano State.

Jiga-jigan NDC magoya bayan Gawuna na shirin komawa APC

……Sun kai ziyarar nuna goyon baya ga Gwamna Yusuf da Mataimakinsa

Wasu daga cikin jiga-jigan jam’iyyar NDC da ake alakanta su da tsohon Mataimakin Gwamnan Kano, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, sun fara shirye-shiryen komawa jam’iyyar APC.

Tawagar ta kai ziyarar nuna goyon baya ga Gwamnan Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf, da Mataimakinsa, Murtala Sule Garo, a wannan Talatar da yamma.

Tawagar, wadda babban aminin Gawuna, Hon. Muhammad Badaru Umar, ya jagoranta, ta ƙunshi Hon. Ali Datti Yako, Mataimakin Shugaban NDC na Jihar Kano; Hon. Mansur Isa Gawuna; Hon. Uba Tanko Mijinyawa (Uba Danzainab); Hon. Aminu Umar Faruk; Hon. Sani Jibrin; Hon. Salisu Muhammad; Hon. Musa Sani Indabo; Hon. Muhammad Kabir Bala; Hon. Hassan Abba Abdullahi da Comrade Abdurrahman Muhammad.

Da yake bayani kan dalilin ziyarar, Hon. Muhammad Badaru Umar ya ce ƙaunar ci gaban Jihar Kano ce ta sa suka ga ya dace su gana da Gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Ya ce suna son ganin Kano ta ci gaba, yana mai bayyana ziyarar a matsayin wani ɓangare na tuntuba da tattaunawa kan makomar siyasa da ci gaban jihar.

A nasa bangaren, Hon. Ali Datti Yako ya ce kowa ya san irin ƙoƙarin da Gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf ke yi wajen sauya fasalin Kano.

“Dukkanmu mun san cewa Gwamna Yusuf yana aiki tuƙuru wajen sauya fasalin Kano,” in ji Ali Datti Yako.

Ziyarar na zuwa ne a daidai lokacin da ake samun sauye-sauyen siyasa a Kano, yayin da manyan ’yan siyasa ke ci gaba da sake tsara matsayinsu gabanin zaɓen 2027.

Ana ganin shirin komawar waɗannan jiga-jigai zuwa APC a matsayin wani babban sauyi da zai iya ƙara wa jam’iyyar ƙarfi a Kano.

Sai dai, kawo yanzu, tawagar ba ta bayyana takamaiman ranar da za ta ayyana komawarta APC a hukumance ba.

NDC loses bigwigs in Kano as Gawuna’s team set to rejoin APC

…… Pays solidarity visit to Governor Yusuf and his Deputy

A team loyal to former Kano State Deputy Governor, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has paid a solidarity visit to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his Deputy, Comrade Murtala Sule Garo, ahead of their planned defection from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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

The team, led by a close ally of Gawuna, Hon. Muhammad Badaru Umar, included Hon. Ali Datti Yako, NDC Vice Chairman, Kano State; Hon. Mansur Isa Gawuna; Hon. Uba Tanko Mijinyawa (Uba Danzainab); 

Others include Hon. Aminu Umar Faruk; Hon. Sani Jibrin; Hon. Salisu Muhammad; Hon. Musa Sani Indabo; Hon. Muhammad Kabir Bala; Hon. Hassan Abba Abdullahi; and Comrade Abdurrahman Muhammad.

Speaking during the visit, Hon. Muhammad Badaru Umar said their decision to meet Governor Yusuf was driven by their passion for the development and progress of Kano State.

He said the team considered it necessary to engage with the Governor and his Deputy as part of their consultations and efforts towards contributing to the development of the state.

On his part, Hon. Ali Datti Yako said the people of Kano are aware of the efforts being made by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to transform the state.

“Everyone knows that Governor Yusuf is working tirelessly to transform Kano State,” he said.

The visit comes amid ongoing political realignments in Kano ahead of the 2027 general elections, with prominent political figures continuing to reassess their political affiliations.

The anticipated return of members of Gawuna’s political team to the APC is expected to further strengthen the party in Kano, particularly as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.

The delegation also expressed solidarity with Governor Yusuf and his Deputy, Murtala Sule Garo, reaffirming their interest in the continued development and progress of Kano State.

IT IS OVER: Gov Yusuf Ends 50-Year BUK Land Crisis Ushering Progress for 6,000 Families - By Abba Anwar

Fifty years of litigation, mistrust, protests and painful loss came to an end yesterday as the Kano State Government formally resolved the protracted land dispute between Bayero University Kano and the people of Rimin Zakara, Rijiyar Zaki and adjoining communities.

At a historic meeting attended by government officials, university authorities, traditional rulers and community representatives, Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf declared the crisis over and unveiled a settlement built on “... justice with compassion” that protects both institutional development and innocent families."

Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Nura Iro Ma'aji, represented the Governor, Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Abdujjabbar Muhammad Umar was there, Prof Ahmad Muhammad Tsauri, represented the Vice Chancellor of BUK and the people of Rimin Zakara, were led to the venue by Alhaji Baba Habu. 

The exceptional effort is a clear testimony that Governor Yusuf's administration is a peace-loving one which chooses resolution over confrontation. 

Just as he said the settlement reflects the core philosophy of his administration, in an effort to confront inherited problems, restore institutions, protect ordinary citizens and deliver practical solutions to a lingering crisis. Which sometime in the past claimed innocent lives. 

“We are not here to recount the history of Rimin Zakara. We are here to close it. For almost half a century, this crisis survived successive administrations. When we assumed office, we made a simple commitment, that we would not run away from difficult problems simply because they were inherited," he emphasized. 

The Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Umar, explained that a High-Level Committee was constituted after violent confrontations in early 2025 made it clear the dispute had become “... a serious issue of justice, public security, institutional development and community stability.”

He hinted that, after verifying more than 6,000 claims, examining historical records and conducting surveys, the Executive Council approved a settlement guided by one principle, that is to protect BUK, compensate genuine victims, restore peace and bring the dispute permanently to an end. 

Under the informed terms of peace, it was positioned that, it would be land for BUK, plots and compensation for the People. An excellent crisis resolution strategy, commended by all and sundry. 

The agreement made sure that BUK is protected. Where more than 85 per cent of Bayero University Kano’s landholding is preserved for future academic, research, residential and infrastructural development. The University made a significant sacrifice by accepting the excision of portions of land originally reserved for expansion.

Agreement further paved way for community resettlement. Where residential plots have been reserved and allocated to verified beneficiaries in the approved Rimin Zakara/Rijiyar Zaki and Jajira/Garun-Iya schemes.

Part of the agreement maintains that compensation should be ongoing. As monetary compensation for eligible claims and structures is being processed by the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning. Government has committed Billions of Naira for compensation, resettlement, planning, surveying and infrastructure.

Governor Yusuf warned henceforth that the decision to compensate was humanitarian, not a validation of illegal sales. “Thousands of people bought land in good faith from persons who had no lawful authority to sell it. Many invested their life savings. The strict application of the law without regard to these circumstances could throw thousands of families into a catastrophic situation.”

Only a government with human face can think this way. Or similarly. This good work on compassionate ground means a lot for electoral victory, come 2027. In fact some of the people who made speeches from the part of the community leaders, made it very clear that, their votes and those they control, would be in favour of Governor Yusuf. This was said without any hesitation, whatsoever. 

What is worth celebrating in the resolution of Governor Yusuf's 50-year BUK-Rimin Zakara land dispute is while Kano State has resolved its land dispute, several other states continue to grapple with age-long land conflicts that have lasted five decades and more without final resolution. This speaks volumes about Governor's capacity, clean mind and strong political will in serving his people. 

For example in Cross River/Ebonyi there is Adadama vs Amaegwu dispute. It is a story of a farmland dispute dating back to 1960. In April 2025, the crisis claimed 11 lives and displaced over 2,000 people. Despite a 2024 communique by both state governments, violence has continued. Which shows how strong is Kano’s strategy. 

In Ebonyi–Ezza vs Ezillo/Iyionu, it is a land dispute of over 50 years old, with a major serious clash in 2008 that displaced communities for 18 years. In March 2026, displaced persons petitioned Gov. Nwifuru for resettlement. Clashes and abductions were still reported in 2024. These are the kind of scenarios Kano’s current administration averted. Kudos Mr Governor! 

The Ogun/Oyo–Odeda boundary dispute that was rooted in colonial 1926 boundaries. In May 2025, the Ogun State House of Assembly again urged the National Boundary Commission to urgently delineate the border after allegations of forceful land acquisition and tampering with boundary pillars. Serious clashes were witnessed which caused some loses. In Kano, under Governor Yusuf, similar ugly situation has been averted. 

While Imo–Mgbirichi/Abakuru vs 34 Artillery Brigade caused serious misunderstanding, where land acquired in 1977/78 is the causative agent. Communities protested in 2024 over alleged encroachment “up to backyards of houses.” A Defence Headquarters delegation visited in 2024 for dialogue, but the dispute remains unresolved. Kano's Model is therefore one of the best in the country. 

Kano’s settlement therefore stands out as one of the few instances where a decades-old land crisis has been decisively closed through compensation, resettlement and legal backing. A vote of confidence and thank is naturally directed at Commissioner Umar. 

His genuine commitment and political will as copied from the Governor, gave him all the necessary guts and straightforwardness in mending the tore parts of Rimin Zakara and its surroundings, as related to BUK, as an institution. 

 

To unveil some of the commendable strategic points to the gathering, the Commissioner added that government would reissue compensation cards directly to verified beneficiaries and that anyone who exploited the process badly would face legal action. Campassion not weakness indeed. 

The resolution followed lawful process that was backed by Law and enforced for development. The settlement is reinforced by the judgment of High Court No. 11 in Suit No. K/M1638/2026 delivered on 18th August 2026, which declared the acquisition lawful and directed government to compensate verified claims. What the state is currently doing is just that. 

Part of the resolution process suggests that with effect from 31st August 2026, all land within BUK’s demarcated boundaries would be protected exclusively for the university. Government infrastructure corridors will also be secured. The Governor warned that “Our compassion must never be mistaken for weakness." And that obstruction or fresh encroachment would be met with firm enforcement.

In what I termed as from crisis to progress: the bigger vision, it is noteworthy to know that the Governor linked the resolution to his administration’s wider development agenda, emphasizing that peace is the foundation for progress.

Touching other areas he acknowledged that "... In Education, we declared a State of Emergency. In Health, we introduced free caesarean-section services. In Water, we approved ₦21.89 billion for Challawa and Tamburawa plants. In Agriculture, we gave ₦1 billion in free fertiliser to 52,800 farmers. In Roads, we are rehabilitating 17 metropolitan roads."

While he further elaborated that "This is the same spirit in which we approached BUK–Rimin Zakara. We are rebuilding confidence in government’s capacity to solve difficult problems," he then commended BUK’s Vice-Chancellor, Governing Council and management for their “... patience, maturity and genuine commitment to peace... ” and urged Rimin Zakara, Rijiyar Zaki communities, traditional and religious leaders to safeguard the agreement.

The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Ma'aji,, got a standing ovation when he said, "Today, by the grace of Almighty Allah, a crisis of five decades has an end. Now is the time to move from crisis to development, and from dispute to progress.”

With this all-encompassing peace deal of 50 years long, there are attendant benefits attached to it. 

The resolution will definitely yield security and stability. While ending the decades of confrontation, litigation and community tension, peace will now reign in the community and other surrounding communities. This is peace at work. 

As a cool way for institutional growth, BUK can now proceed with lecture theatres, laboratories, hospitals and hostels without encumbrances. Resolution gives peace a chance. Corridor for shelter and livelihood now comes to the fore. Thousands of families who bought land in good faith now have legal plots and a path to compensation.

Through the Commissioner for Land, Umar, the thrust of urban planning strategy can now proceed without any hindrance from these communities. The era of proper layouts, roads and infrastructure without illegal sub-division, that remained elusive for decades, is now in place. And indeed investor confidence is restored. Where a clear legal boundary restores confidence in land administration and public institutions in Kano. Weldone the people's Governor. 

Both BUK and Rimin Zakara representatives, Prof Tsauni and Habu, commended the effort of the the Commissioner for Land, Umar, in his unrelenting efforts during the crisis and during the resolution exercises. Assuring that the Commissioner got the courage as a result of the goodwill spirit he got from the Governor. Letters of Grant were distributed to the members of the communities affected. As compensation and other verifications are on top gear. 

Anwar writes from Kano

Tuesday, 1st September, 2026