By Muhammad A. Abubakar Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named the 2025 Governor of the Year by Blueprin...
By Muhammad A. Abubakar
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named the 2025 Governor of the Year by Blueprint Newspaper in recognition of his administration’s outstanding investment in education and commitment to human capital development.
The award was presented during the Blueprint Annual Public Lecture and Impact Series held at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel on Tuesday.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Ibrahim Adam.
According to the organisers, Governor Yusuf was selected for allocating the highest percentage of the state’s budget to education in 2025—more than any other state in the country. His administration was also commended for renovating decaying school infrastructure, sponsoring thousands of students for both local and international scholarships, and recruiting qualified teachers to boost learning outcomes in public schools.
Governor Yusuf was represented at the ceremony by his Chief Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. He was accompanied by Dr. Haladu Mohammed, Technical Adviser on Education Reform; Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari, Director General of the Kano State Information Technology Development Agency (KANO-ITDA); and the Chairman of Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, Hon. Anas Danmaliki.
Speaking on behalf of the governor, Sanusi Bature expressed appreciation to Blueprint Newspaper for the honour and dedicated the award to the people of Kano State.
“This recognition is a testimony that our efforts are being seen and appreciated,” Governor Yusuf said in a message conveyed by his representative. “It is also a reminder that we must continue to serve with sincerity, transparency, and a strong sense of purpose.”
Other notable awardees at the event include the National Security Adviser, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, who were each recognised for their impactful leadership and contributions to national development.
The Blueprint Impact Series is an annual platform that celebrates excellence in public service and honours individuals and institutions driving positive change across Nigeria.
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