October 11, (THEWILL) – Governor Abba Yusuf Kano State, on Friday, urged the people of the state to be vigilant on security issues and report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
A statement by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of the state, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, said Yusuf made the call while commissioning a Juma’at mosque at Ranawa town in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state.
Represented by his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the Governor said: “Security should not be taken lightly. You should report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.”
He further called on ward heads to be particularly watchful and ensure that no fraudulent activities such as illegal land or property sales, take place in their areas.
He warned that any ward head found neglecting their duty to maintain security could risk losing their position.
Yusuf also stressed the importance of forming a hygiene committee to ensure that the mosque remains clean and in good condition.
He also encouraged the mosque committee to go beyond the basics of prayer by introducing programmes aimed at teaching morals, especially for the youth, in order to promote values that can help curb social vices such as drug abuse, theft, and violence.
In his remarks, the District Head of Gezawa, Alhaji Mahmud Aliyu Yusuf, thanked the Deputy Governor for his words of encouragement and called for proper maintenance of the mosque.
He also expressed gratitude to the people of Gezawa for their continuous support towards the development of the area.
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
