Ahead of 2019, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sunusi II, has said that his loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari, and Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, of Kano State, is unshakable.
Sunusi made this disclosure on Tuesday, while delivering his speech at the Traditional Hawan Nassarawa, held at Africa House, Government House Kano.
The Emir, assured that the Federal and State Governments would continue to enjoy loyalty and support from the Kano Emirate Council, for the overall development of the State and the nation, in general.
He called on the Kano State Government, to come to the rescue of Farmers whose farmlands were recently invaded by strange insects, in some villages in the State.
He urged Muslims to uphold the spiritual lessons learnt from the month of Ramadan, to shape their lives.
The Emir also called for rigorous sensitisation campaign among youths, noting that: “We need to enlighten our youths, to understand the importance of peace and unity.”
On his part, the state Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje called for peaceful coexistence between Kano indigenes and non-indigene communities, saying: “In Kano, the non-indigenes are our brothers. We always see them as partners in progress.
“They are contributing to economic development of the State and therefore, we must live in peace with one another. I urge the non-indigenes to consider Kano as their home, and live in peace with their host communities.”
He added: “I am glad to inform the world that from 2014 to date, Kano has not recorded any case of polio in the State. The government and Kano Emirate Council have been up and doing, to ensure that the State is free from polio disease. Still on health, the present administration was able to complete Giginyu Specialist and Zoo road hospital.
“All the needed health facilities have been procured, and are being installed by experts. President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to commission to the two hospitals, and the Madobi underpass road soon.”
He said the Kano State Government had done a lot in improving the security of lives and properties in the State, noting that, the government had donated 27 Hilux patrol vans to the Police, and 17 to the Nigeria Army, respectively.
“Also our efforts have resulted to the conversion of Falgore forest into a training ground by the Nigeria Army. The government has also constructed seven observation centers, with the capacity of accommodating 80 security personnel at different entrances of Kano”, he said.
