As Kano Partners with the United Nations on Renewable Energy, Climate Change, and Human Capital Development
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Hajiya Amina Mohammed, has commended Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his remarkable strides in advancing social development and promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Mrs. Amina Mohammed was in Kano to offer condolences to the government and people of the state over the passing of two prominent elder statesmen — Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata and former President Muhammadu Buhari.
During her visit, the UN Deputy Secretary-General lauded several of Governor Yusuf’s people-focused initiatives, particularly those aligned with global sustainable development targets.
These include the solarization of Kano’s streets, the establishment of the Kano Centre for Disease Control — the first of its kind created by any state government in Nigeria — and efforts to expand health coverage for the informal sector through the state insurance scheme.
She also praised the creation of the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, as well as the renaming and repositioning of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, all of which reflect the government’s commitment to climate action and sustainability.
Mrs. Mohammed noted that her visit was not only to condole but also to deepen advocacy on the SDGs and strengthen collaboration with Kano State.
She informed the governor about the upcoming UN Business and Investment Forum and expressed appreciation for his dedication to women’s empowerment, job creation, and environmental sustainability.
“Kano is like a country, and it should be treated as such in terms of development support,” she remarked.
In his response, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed Kano’s readiness for strategic partnerships with UN agencies in Nigeria, especially in the areas of education, healthcare, climate change, renewable energy, environmental protection, and sustainable investment.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing development policies that improve the quality of life for the people of Kano and contribute meaningfully to global development efforts.
