Why Gov Yusuf deserves more recognition for leadership resilience — Forum

The National Forum of Kano Indigene Lawyers has stated that the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, deserves greater recognition for demonstrating exceptional composure during the tense situations that unfolded around the Sallah festivities in Kano.

The body also noted the unwavering commitment and determination of the state government towards transformative administration, affirming that Governor Yusuf stands out among his peers.

However, the group, in a statement by its National Coordinator, added that Governor Yusuf deserves more recognition for demonstrating exceptional disposition during the tense situations that played out around the Sallah festivities in Kano.

On this premise, the organisation canvassed for additional profound decorations for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, in recognition of his leadership style, which resonates with resilience and dedication to quality governance.

The forum celebrated the recent flurry of accolades received by Governor Yusuf from reputable corporate organisations, which recognised his meaningful impact on the socio-economic well-being of Kano citizens.

The group stated that, during the plot to exploit the recent Sallah Durbar tussle to provoke unrest and potentially declare a state of emergency, Governor Yusuf exhibited remarkable endurance and resilience, ultimately triumphing over the malicious scheme.

They said that, for this alone, Governor Yusuf deserves another gold medal for exhibiting a high level of wisdom and emotional resilience, which enabled him to overcome the tribulation.

“It was a week of glamour for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf whose unwavering dedication to human and socio-economic development in Kano State were noticed and rewarded by array of meritorious awards.

“From Leadership newspapers, Abuja; Vanguard newspapers, Lagos and African Heritage Concept, Marrakech in Morocco, Governor Yusuf received distinguished accolades and applause for redefining governance in Kano.

“The Shining Week began on Tuesday 9th, April, with the prestigious Leadership Governor of the Year 2024 named after Governor Yusuf in recognition of his outstanding contributions to education sector in Kano.

“No doubt, the leadership award was a validation of Governor Yusuf’s bold reforms in education and repositioning of the sector after years of neglect by the immediate past administration.

“Besides, Governor Yusuf was particularly commended by the Leadership newspaper for going extra miles with allocation of 31% of the state’s annual budget to education, surpassing the UNESCO benchmark.”

The statement further reads: “The celebration of the people’s Governor returned to Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, where Yusuf earned another encomium as Governor of the year 2024 “Good Governance” category on the stable of Vanguard Newspapers.

The body stated that “In Lagos, the man of the moment was recognised for his administration’s transformative achievements in the education and healthcare sectors.

“24 hours later, the outpouring of admiration moved to the city of Marrakesh, Morocco, where African Heritage Concept Magazine bestowed Governor Yusuf with another honour, where distinguished African leaders and policy influencers were celebrated.

“Yusuf, was recognised on the continental stage with the prestigious African Good Governance Award 2025, in honour of his visionary leadership and commitment to people-centred governance and excellence in leadership, and public service.

“Moreover, we are of the firm conviction that Governor Yusuf deserves another award of excellence for distinctive emotional intelligence and purposeful leadership he displayed at the heat of Eid-il-Fitr Sallah Festivities in the state.

“When it was evident the plot to take advantage of Sallah Durbar around the prolonged emirship, tussle to unleash violent provocation in Kano. It was a well-calculated plot to give undue opportunity to declare state of emergency. Yet, Governor Yusuf was never saturated with overwhelming endurance and resilience which eventually overwhelmed the evil plan.”

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