The Kano Patriotic Front has reaffirmed its commitment to the overall development of Kano State, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability through an aggressive tree-planting campaign.
The Chairman of the group, Ibrahim Sani (retd.), made this known during a media briefing in Kano, where he outlined key activities and interventions of the association.
Major General Sani disclosed that the organisation has embarked on sustained tree-planting initiatives aimed at addressing climate change, reducing harsh weather conditions, and improving the overall well-being of residents. He revealed that the group has already established nursery plantations in Gabasawa and near Federal Government College, Unguwa Uku, with plans to plant 500,000 trees across the 44 local government areas of the state, as part of a broader target of 25 million trees.
He noted that most of the trees being distributed are economic trees, provided free of charge to communities, while some are planted directly under the supervision of the association to ensure proper growth and sustainability.
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Beyond environmental efforts, the chairman highlighted other key developments, including the presentation of a draft report on the Golden Memorial Symposium held in honour of late Head of State, Murtala Ramat Mohammed. According to him, the symposium brought together political leaders, military veterans, academics, and family members to reflect on the enduring legacy of discipline, patriotism, and purposeful leadership associated with the late leader.
He said the essence of hosting the symposium was to awaken the younger generation to the exemplary track record of the late leader, which distinguished him as a unique figure in the history of Nigeria and Africa, and to encourage them to emulate his values and put such virtues into practice.
He further disclosed that the group has supported education by equipping a Government Secondary School in Gwale with laboratory equipment aimed at enhancing science learning and improving educational standards.
In the area of innovation and youth development, Major General Sani expressed the group’s readiness to continue supporting a young technology expert, Khalifa Aminu, who developed a payment solution software in Kano. He said the association has played a mentoring role in nurturing the innovator’s skills, leading to the development of additional technological solutions, including sensor-based smart glasses.
The retired military officer emphasised that the Kano Patriotic Front remains committed to initiatives that promote security, education, healthcare, and digital transformation, noting that its interventions are designed to restore Kano’s status as a leading economic and cultural hub in sub-Saharan Africa.
He reiterated that environmental sustainability, particularly tree planting, will remain a central pillar of the association’s activities, describing it as critical to the future of Kano and the well-being of its people.