Our Correspondent
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has described late Malam Aminu Kano as an activist who struggled for the upliftment and enhancement of fundamental rights of commoners .
The Governor made the assertion during the 22nd- symposium to mark his 41st memorial anniversary of Malam held at Mambayya House, Kano.
Represented by the state Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, said Aminu Kano left a legacy of social justice, equality, sincerity of purpose, good governance,whose main concern was how to best to enlighten the broader society.
He said the present administration prioritizes the importance of education by dedicating a huge amoun in this year’s budget likewise provides foreign scholarships to qualified indigenes.
Governor Yusuf however reiterates his government’s readiness to embrace ideas, advice, and recommendations that will enhance the well-being of its people.
He commended the Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Studies, Bayero University for its tirelessness in staging and hope it will keep the flag flying for years to come.
Among speakers during the occasion include Governor of Jigawa state Alhaji Umar Namadi, represented by his Deputy, Vice-Chancellor Bayero University, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, Representative of the Emir of Kano, Wakilin Arewa Faruk Muhammad Yola while the discussants comprise Professor Williams Fawole, Senator Shehu Sani, and Dr. Abubakar Isa Umar who discussed the topic of this year’s symposium, “Democracy or ‘Courtocracy’: The Travail of Nigeria’s Electoral Process in the Fourth Republic.”
