Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has begun distributing resettlement allocation letters to 4,154 farmers affected by the proposed development of two new cities in the state. This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to decongest the Kano metropolis and promote urban expansion.
This was announced on Monday in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The allocation includes 2,483 plots in Yargaya and Rijiyar Gwangwan in Dawakin-Kudu, and 1,671 plots in Unguwar Rimi and Lambu in Tofa Local Government Areas.
These plots serve as compensation for farmers whose lands were acquired for the new city projects.
The Governor emphasized that the new city projects aim to reduce congestion in Kano metropolis and create environmentally friendly urban centers with essential amenities.
He highlighted the potential of these projects to stimulate socio-economic growth and improve the quality of life in the affected areas.
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The governor urged local communities to support the development and contribute to the success of the projects. He also commended the efforts of community and traditional leaders in facilitating the compensation process, assuring the public of a transparent and smooth resettlement exercise.
Governor Yusuf further revealed that the Federal Government plans to build an international-standard conference center in the area, along with a federal housing scheme that will start with the construction of 500 houses, as part of a larger plan to build 1,500 houses.
Also, the State Government is planning to remodel, rebuild, and equip security towers at the entrances of Kano metropolis to enhance security and safeguard the lives and property of residents.
