The Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has revealed the reason behind the distribution of hundreds of wheelbarrows and shovels to youths in the state.
The disclosure followed a mockery callout by an X user @OpeBee on the microblogging site formerly Twitter on Tuesday.
In the video seen by THE WHISTLER, the governor was seen assessing trucks carrying orange-coloured wheelbarrows in hundreds.
OpeBee criticising the government wrote, “See Kano for Heaven’s sake. See what a governor is sharing for empowerment? Abba Yusuf is doing well but PBAT is doing so badly”.
Reacting to the tweet the governor on his official handle debunked the empowerment claims, stating that the tools were distributed for the 2024 Kano drainage clearance exercise.
He wrote “Obviously not empowerment materials, but tools recently distributed to community development associations in Kano for the 2024 Kano Drainage Clearance Exercise.
“We currently have numerous young people enrolled in the Aliko Dangote Skills Acquisition Institute and they’re getting acquainted with modern technical skills.
“Not to forget the 26 tertiary and entrepreneurial institutions that were reopened by this administration after being closed for 8 years.
“The institutions, most of which are undergoing remodelling and renovation, will provide opportunities for thousands of youths in the state who are interested in various entrepreneurial ventures in agriculture, IT, education, security, sports, and other sectors.
“We also currently have over 1000 first class graduates in India and Uganda, who are currently doing their master’s degree in various fields under our sponsorship.
“At the same time, we have consistently paid tuition fees for Kano State undergraduate students in various universities around the country, this isn’t a loan, it’s free of charge.
“We appreciate constructive feedback. But please, stick to sharing only verifiable information that is devoid of any mischief and fabrication.”