Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has bagged the year 2019 Man of the Year Awards by a national newspaper, Daily Independent.
The award was presented to the governor at an elaborate ceremony held in Lagos for his pioneering and innovative dogmas and unparalleled policies of continuity in the execution of government policies, program and projects.
A statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba on Sunday and sent to Solacebase said this includes the completion of projects inherited from previous administrations such as the magnificent Alhaji Aminu Dantata Bridge, Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital Giginyu, Khalifa Sheikh Isyaka Rabiu Pediatric Hospital Zoo Road among others.
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According to the statement, the award, which was received on his behalf by the commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, was also conferred on the governor considering his policy of initiation of populist program that included the dual urban-rural transformation that involved the construction of urban roads and opening many rural communities with access roads.
‘’Others included the introduction of Free and Compulsory Basic and Secondary Education that has been drastically bridging the education gap between the south and north, integration and of the Almajiri education system and the banning of street begging by same which is being replicated by other northern states,’’ said the statement.
‘’Receiving the awards, the commissioner dedicated the award to the people of Kano state for their unflinching support to the government of Kano state and assured that the award would spur Governor Ganduje to continue to serve the people diligently.’’
‘’The award presentation was attended by the Commissioner for Education, Malam Sanusi Sai’du Kiru, member House of Representatives (Fagge Federal Constituency), Hon. Aminu Sulaiman Goro, Alhaji Rabi’u Isyaka Rabi’u (Alhaji Karami) and Special Advisor to the Governor on Public Affairs, Alhaji Fa’izu Nama’aji Alfindiki.’’
