The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has signed into law four bills to establish new agencies designed to strengthen institutional frameworks and accelerate sustainable development across the state.
A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, the new agencies are the Kano State Protection Agency, the State Signage and Advertisement Agency, the State Information and Communication Technologies Development Agency, and Kano State Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency.
According to the statement, the laws which are now part of the Kano State legal framework, are expected to stimulate innovation, support small businesses, regulate signage and advertising, as well as enhance public protection and service delivery.
Governor Yusuf described the signing as a significant step toward realizing his administration’s vision of a modern, inclusive, and economically vibrant Kano.
He added that the new agencies will play a crucial role in job creation, investment attraction, and the efficient implementation of government initiatives.
“Our mission is to lay a solid foundation for a greater Kano. These laws go beyond policy — they are key instruments of transformation that will help drive our development agenda,” the Governor stated.
He also issued a strong warning that violations of the provisions of these laws will be met with strict penalties, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring compliance.
