Reject drugs, violence – Gov Yusuf tells Kano youths

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged young people in the state to refrain from drug abuse, violence, and criminal activities. During the celebration of Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary at the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium, he emphasized that the future of the youth should not be handed over to such detrimental acts. Yusuf stated that the government would bolster rehabilitation and skill development programs to assist the youth in leading productive lives.

"Our message to our youth is clear: your future must not be surrendered to drugs, violence or criminality," emphasized the governor. To combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking, the state government established the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in July, which recorded over 380 arrests and more than 230 convictions in its first two months of operation. They also dismantled drug joints and criminal hideouts throughout the state.

Governor Yusuf acknowledged that the fight against crime required collaboration from various sectors, including parents, traditional rulers, religious leaders, communities, and security agencies. He stressed that the fight against crime cannot be left solely to the government. Yusuf urged the young people to adopt discipline, lawful enterprise, and responsibility, stating that Kano possessed opportunities that could enable them to contribute meaningfully to the state's development.

The governor encouraged residents to continue supporting initiatives aimed at maintaining peace and security across the state as Nigeria commemorates its 66th year of independence.