Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has taken a decisive step toward empowering grassroots governance by supporting a bill that would grant full autonomy to all local government councils in the state.
The announcement came during the 31st Executive Council meeting at the Government House Annex in Kwankwasiyya City, where council members approved sending the bill to the State House of Assembly for legislative consideration.
In a statement from his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, Governor Yusuf explained that the proposed law is designed to give the state’s 44 local government councils both financial and administrative independence. “This reform will allow councils to manage their own resources, implement projects without unnecessary delays, and make decisions that directly reflect the needs of their communities,” he said.
The governor emphasized that granting autonomy to local governments is key to enhancing accountability, improving service delivery, and accelerating development at the grassroots level. He described the move as a critical step toward strengthening democracy in Kano State.
Confident in the support of the lawmakers, Yusuf expressed optimism that the State House of Assembly would pass the bill, highlighting that it is in line with the broader interests of Kano residents.
