Kano State Governor in North West Nigeria, Abba Kabir Yusuf has been honored as the African Governor of the Year for Good Governance.
He received the award at the 14th African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Persons of the Year 2025 ceremony in Casablanca, Morocco.
A press statement by Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature says the recognition highlights Governor Yusuf’s policies in promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.
He said, his administration’s reforms in education, infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development have positioned Kano State as a model of good governance in Africa.
Represented by his Special Adviser on State Affairs, Alhaji Usman Bala, who is the former head of service, the governor dedicated the award to the people of Kano state, emphasising their pivotal role in driving progress by the current administration.
Bature says, “according to the African Leadership Magazine, under his leadership, Kano has achieved significant milestones, including allocating over 31% of the state budget to education, sponsoring postgraduate students abroad, and implementing technology-driven governance solutions.
“Governor Yusuf’s commitment to good governance has also earned him national and international accolades, which include the Governor of the year on education by the New Telegraph Newspapers, Most Pensioners Friendly Governor the year by the Nigeria Union of Pensioners and Teachers Friendly Governor of the year by the Nageria Union of Teachers among many other recognitions.”
The ALM editorial board commended his efforts, stating, “Governor Yusuf exemplifies the transformative power of leadership in Africa.”
The Governor’s spokesperson added that, during the event, Governor Yusuf’s representatives participated in the Countries & State Governments Investment Opportunities Showcase, highlighting Kano’s potential for investment in key sectors like renewable energy, technology, and agribusiness.
Many African leaders were also honored at the event.
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