Gov. Yusuf Signs Development-Focused Agencies into Law to Fight Poverty, Boost ICT in Kano

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed into law four bills establishing new agencies aimed at addressing social protection, advertising regulation, ICT development, and support for small and medium-scale enterprises in the state.

The laws establish the Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA), the Kano State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KASIAA), the Kano State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (KASITDA), and the Kano State Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (KASMEDA).

The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Governor Yusuf said, “Our mission is to lay a solid foundation for a greater Kano. These laws go beyond policy — they are key instruments of transformation that will help drive our development agenda.”

He added, “The new agencies will play a crucial role in job creation, investment attraction, and the effective implementation of government initiatives.”

The Governor also warned individuals and organizations against violating the new laws, stating that there would be penalties for non-compliance.

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