Opinion Poll: Kano residents prioritise jobs, education, healthcare in Gov Yusuf’s remaining tenure

As Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf crosses the midpoint of his four-year tenure, a recent public opinion poll conducted by SolaceBase on Facebook has revealed a clear picture of the sectors Kano residents want his administration to focus on most in the remaining two years.

The digital poll—posted on both English and Hausa—asked a simple yet profound question:

“Which sector do you think the government should focus on more for development?”

Respondents were asked to choose from six key areas: education, healthcare, security, infrastructure (roads, water, electricity), youth empowerment & job creation, and agriculture.

The combined feedback, measured in comment volume and engagement percentages, reveals where the people’s priorities lie.

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Taking the lead in public opinion demand is youth empowerment and job creation, which accounted for the highest combined share of 8.36% — 6.36% from the English page and 2% from the Hausa page.

This overwhelming interest reflects a deepening concern over unemployment, underemployment, and the urgent need to create meaningful opportunities for Kano’s growing youth population.

In a state where a significant percentage of the population is under 35, the emphasis on jobs is not just about income—it’s about identity, dignity, and future stability.

The message from the public is loud and clear: economic empowerment must be the heartbeat of the administration’s next phase.

Close behind is education, which ranked second with a combined 7.04% — 6.36% from English responses and 0.68% from Hausa.

This strong showing underscores the enduring belief among residents that education remains the bedrock of sustainable development.

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It also points to concerns about the quality of public schools, access to higher education, and the need to equip students with the skills for a changing world.

Clearly, the people of Kano see investment in education as a non-negotiable pillar for progress, second only to jobs in terms of priority.

In third place is healthcare, which received a total of 7.64% — 7.3% from English and 0.34% from Hausa.

Though slightly above education in percentage, it came in third in overall ranking due to lower combined engagement.

Still, the high level of concern suggests that citizens are not satisfied with the current state of health facilities, especially in rural areas where access remains  challenge.

For many, the need for functional primary healthcare centres, affordable drugs, and responsive medical personnel is not a luxury but a matter of life and death.

Infrastructure, covering essential services like roads, electricity, and water supply, was ranked fourth with 4.2% — 3.18% from English and 1.02% from Hausa. This indicates a steady level of concern, especially in communities grappling with poor road conditions or erratic power supply.

However, it also suggests that while people desire physical development, they consider it less urgent than human development sectors.

With 3.52% of the total (3.18% English, 0.34% Hausa), security emerged as the fifth most mentioned sector.

Although safety remains a priority for many, the poll shows that the public currently places more emphasis on economic and social issues than on security matters.

This could be a reflection of perceived improvement in the security situation, or possibly a sense of resignation.

Surprisingly, agriculture, once the backbone of Kano’s economy, ranked last in public priority with a total of 2.06% — 1.06% from English and 1% from Hausa.

While Kano remains a largely agrarian state, this result may point to shifting public interest toward white-collar job creation, or perhaps a belief that the agricultural sector is already receiving some attention.

Alternatively, the result could signal a gap in awareness or perceived benefits from current agricultural interventions.

As Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf have crossed the second half of his administration, the results of this public poll serve as more than just digital feedback — they are a roadmap of citizen expectations.

Youth employment, education, and healthcare top the list, revealing a deep public desire for policies that improve human lives in the most direct and lasting ways.

The message is clear: the people of Kano want development that touches lives, creates opportunities, and restores dignity.

Whether or not the government rises to meet these expectations may well define the legacy of this administration.