Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged political appointees and senior government officials to uphold integrity as the foundation of their service, emphasizing that honesty and accountability are critical for building a better future.
The governor gave the charge during a three-day retreat themed “Anti-Corruption, Financial Fraud, Transformational Leadership, and Ethical Values in the Workplace,” jointly organized by ANHI Consultants International and the Kano State Government in Kaduna over the weekend.
In a statement issued Monday by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf stressed that every action, decision, and policy must reflect the values of transparency, honesty, and accountability.
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“Together, we must build a legacy of integrity that will not only transform today but also guarantee a just and prosperous future for generations to come,” he said.
The governor warned that corruption directly harms the poor and vulnerable, adding that citizens of Kano are increasingly impatient with unfulfilled promises. “They demand action and results. They want a government that works for them, not one that enriches a few. That was why they voted for us in 2023, and we must not disappoint them,” Yusuf added.
He further reminded participants that the success of government depends not only on sound policies but also on the integrity and professionalism of those tasked with implementation. He encouraged officials to remain courageous, visionary, and committed to doing the right thing, even in difficult circumstances.
Governor Yusuf also commended the organizers, particularly Dr. Aminu I. Gusau and other resource persons, for their role in ensuring the retreat’s success.
In his remarks, Dr. Gusau praised the calibre of the administration’s appointees, describing them as capable of leading Kano to the “promised land.” Similarly, the Chief of Staff, Dr. Sulaiman Wali Sani, and the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farooq Ibrahim, applauded the governor’s vision, noting that his administration has achieved in two years what some predecessors could not accomplish in eight.
The retreat ended with the presentation of certificates to participants and a group photograph session.
