The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the demolition of all the illegally erected structures in schools, mosques, playgrounds, graveyards, markets and hospitals in the State.
Yusuf said it was to ensure strict adherence to urban planning, beautification and safety of the people.
In a post via his Twitter handle on Saturday, the Governor stated that “demolition of the illegal structure at the Race Course playground had set in motion to reclaim all encroached land on the identified public places that were used to erect illegal structures by private individuals or groups.”
He called on the residents of Kano to exercise patience as his administration is committed to ensuring a prosperous Kano.
“In the early hours of Saturday, we witnessed the implementation of the first step in our pursuit to restore sanity to the Kano State Urban Development Masterplan.
“With the demolition of the illegal structure at the Race Course playground, we have set in motion to reclaim all encroached land on the identified public places that were used to erect illegal structures by private individuals or groups.
“I have also directed the demolition of all the illegally erected structures in schools, mosques, play-grounds, graveyards, markets and hospitals to ensure strict adherence to the urban planning, beautification and safety of people
