Gov Yusuf Seeks Increased World Bank Support for Kano

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has engaged with the new leadership of the World Bank in Nigeria to seek more development interventions for the state.

During a meeting held at the World Bank office, Governor Yusuf met with the bank’s Country Director, Dr. Ndiamé Diop, and other senior officials to discuss strengthening partnerships in key sectors.

A statement released on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Bature Dawakin Tofa, indicated that the discussions focused on expanding collaboration in areas such as health, education, climate change, governance, human capital development, agriculture, ease of doing business, and women’s economic empowerment.

Governor Yusuf emphasized his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and effective resource utilization, ensuring that World Bank-supported programs deliver maximum impact for the people of Kano.

In response, Dr. Diop acknowledged the importance of Kano in the implementation of the World Bank’s initiatives and highlighted the significant opportunities the state could capitalize on for sustainable economic and social development.