September 19, (THEWILL) – The Kano State Government has unveiled plans to build free and affordable houses for victims of flood disasters across the 44 local government areas of the state.
A statement by the Spokesperson to the Kano State Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the gesture was aimed at mitigating the effects of flooding in the state.
Dawakin Tofa said Governor Abba Yusuf disclosed this during the weekly State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House.
He quoted the Governor as stating that the provision of the houses would significantly assist the flood victims to secure suitable shelter for their families.
He also said that the State Government is collaborating with the State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to support flood victims with foodstuff and other essential items.
The Governor also disclosed that the State Government is set to distribute chairs and desks in the first phase to 220,000 primary and secondary school students to improve the teaching and learning environment.
He expressed delight at the smooth resumption of the 2024/2025 academic session in some rehabilitated schools and assured that the government would ensure the rehabilitation of all existing schools in the state.
Yusuf said in line with the components of the declaration of emergency on education in the state, the government would distribute free uniforms to all primary 1 pupils and urged all stakeholders to work together to achieve the state’s educational goals.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
