Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has highlighted new opportunities in education, healthcare, and foreign investments following the state’s participation at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) High-Level Week in New York.
In a statement released on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, the governor said the engagements underscored his administration’s commitment to transforming Kano into Nigeria’s leading investment destination.
Governor Yusuf, represented at the UNGA by Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the Director-General of Kan-Invest, Muhammad Halliru, met with global partners to explore collaborations. Among these was a meeting with Kenyan entrepreneur Wawira Njiru, founder of Food4Education, aimed at tapping into African Development Bank funds for school feeding programmes.
The Kano delegation also participated in major side events such as the Global Compact: Unstoppable Africa and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Event, where they showcased the state’s investment potential and development priorities.
Governor Yusuf announced that his administration will soon unveil a five-year multi-sectoral investment strategic plan designed to attract investors, strengthen key sectors, and boost revenue generation.
“These engagements demonstrate our vision to position Kano as Nigeria’s hub for investment and development. We are working on a multi-sectoral plan that will not only attract foreign investors but also provide sustainable solutions for education, healthcare, and economic growth,” he said.
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