The Kano State Government (KNSG) has reaffirmed its commitment to people-centered governance as part of efforts to achieve effective societal development.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made this known during the signing of the Kano Mutual Accountability Framework (KanMAF) and the Kano Education Emergency Response Plan, held in Kano.
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KanMAF is designed to strengthen cooperation between Kano State and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in implementing reforms that drive development.
Meanwhile, the Education Emergency Response Plan is a two-year initiative supported by KNSG, donors, civil society organizations, and the private sector to reverse the decline in the state’s education sector.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim,he described the signing as a renewed social contract between KNSG, FCDO, and citizens, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and shared responsibility.
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He warned that poor coordination in development efforts often leads to duplication and resource wastage, noting that stakeholders must remain steadfast in ensuring collective resource use for the state’s growth.
“We commend the UK Government, through FCDO, for the unwavering support which has been invaluable in shaping the capacity of government institutions,”
On her part, the Development Director, Nigeria, British High Commission Abuja, Cynthia Rowe, said the FCDO remains committed to supporting Kano’s vision for inclusive development.
She noted that the UK will continue to work with Kano State to address challenges in education, health, economic growth, agriculture, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), while also strengthening interventions in climate change adaptation and access to climate finance.
Rowe explained that FCDO’s work in Kano is being implemented through key programmes such as PLANE, LAFIYA, PACE, Propcom+ among others.
The event also featured an overview of the KanMAF by Mr. David Ukagwu, followed by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the FCDO and the Kano State Government.