BE GOOD AMBASSADORS, RESPECT RULE OF LAW- GOVERNOR YUSUF TELLS REFORMED MINORS 21-11-24
By Sadiq Aminu Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has charged the 76 youths who were acuused for allegedly participating in looting of properties during the last Endbadgovernance protest who were reformed and rehabilitated by the Kano State Government to be good Ambassadors and always respect rule of law.
The Governor Stated this during the handing over of the 71 minors to their parents, held at Muhammad Buhari Specialist Hospital Kano.
Represented by the Chief of Staff Alhaji Wasa Sagagi, Urged the minors to always be law abiding and shun all acts of unlawful protest in the future.
He noted that government would sponsor the Education of all the reformed Minors,while those who have completed their NCE Education among them will be offered Employment during the next recruitment Exercise.
Sagagi further explained that Kano State Government was according much priority on Education, siting the Allocation of over 30% on the education sector in the 2025 proposed budget as a clear demonstration of government commitment to uplifting the standard of living of the general populace .
He Directed the Ministry of Education to ensure adequate follow-up on the reformed Minors ,aimed at ensuring effective service delivery.
Alhaji Haruna Umar Doguwa maintained that the ministry has taken statistics of those who are in secondary school among the reformed Minors, and will return them back to school will ensure adequate follow up to achieve the set objectives.
Speaking on behalf of the parents of the Reformed Minors Malam Nura Muhammad commended Kano State Government for Taking the responsibility of the Minors up to the time of their release.
Earlier the Chief of Field Office UNICEF, Mr Michael Banda UNICEF said the Release and Reunification of the Kano 76 Children and Young People from Post Detention Interim Care was a great development.
He commended Kano State Government for remarkable leadership in prioritizing the rights and welfare of these children.
The Ceremony was graced by representative of the Emir of Kano, religious leaders and other Stakeholders.