Shekarau’s youth empowerment policy lauded
By MUH’D Hamisu ABDULLAHI

AS youth in the society become more aware in the fight against unemployment, poverty and the menace of miscreants by themselves, Kano state government says it has succeeded in its mission, Governor Ibrahim Shekarau has explained.
The governor who was addressing a mammoth crowd of youth in the state stated this at an occasion organized by Youth Awareness for ANPP Administration (YAAA), held at Tahir Guest Palace in honour of the patron of the association, Alhaji Ahmad Ibrahim Yakasai, the state commissioner of commerce, industry and cooperatives.
The governor who also expressed deep appreciation to the effort of the youth to augment his government’s policies, further stressed that as youth gathered in unisone, it was an indication that they remained vanguards of societal development.
Malam Shekarau, fascinated by the remarks made by the youth leader in line with enhancement of obedience, dedication and hard work among the youths, said provision of water, roads and other social amenities were promises that could be made by anybody, but his administration had choosen to prioritise human development.
He said as human development is paramount in any societal development, he commended the youth for borrowing a leaf from elders of Yakasai Zumunta, whom he described as visionary, credible and exemplary people.
While promising that effort would be geared constantly towards the protection of the image of youth and Kano people in general, he said in the next couple of weeks working material would be provided to Yakasai Zumunta Clinic to equip it for effective service delivery.
In his vote of thanks, the patron of the association, Alahaji Ahmad Ibrahim Yakasai, thanked Allah for the honour done to him by the ANPP youth in Yakasai ward.
He reiterated his preparedness to continue to champion the cause of Governor Shekaru, emphasizing that “Malam did not steal, Malam is not corrupt, Malam is trustworthy and he is a God-fearing governor,” calling on people in the state to protect their votes during this year’s election to ensure the re-lection of the governor.
Earlier in his speech, the chairman of the association, Abubakar Muhammad Yakasai, had said that his organization has succeeded in fighting unemployment, poverty and menace of miscreants.
Established in 2003, YAAA, he said, has over 700 members in the ward.
On his part, the guest speaker at the occasion, Alhaji Auwalu Mudi Yakasai, extended appreciation to Governor Shekarau for approving a plot of land to Yakasai ward where they built a hospital.
He appealed to the governor to equip the hospital with facilities to enhance health delivery in the area.
Awards were presented and ANPP stickers and T-shirts were launched at the occasion.