Yemi Obafemi
Kano State, Governor Abba Yusuf has attributed the #Endbadgovernance protest in the State to lack of education, emphasizing the need for governments to ensure that citizens are educated and gainfully employed.
He stated this on Thursday while reuniting the 76 minors, released #EndBadGovernance protesters with their parents.
The Governor who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Shehu Wada Sagagi warned against violent protests, emphasizing that the state government would not tolerate such actions.
He said: “Throughout the country, we have never seen a protest as devastating as what happened in Kano. It is solely due to a lack of education. Both the state and federal governments must wake up to ensure our citizens are educated and gainfully employed.
“We are not supporting any person to participate in violent protests. The state government will not condone that,” he stated.
“Throughout the country, we have never seen a protest as devastating as what happened in Kano. It is solely due to a lack of education. Both the state and federal governments must wake up to ensure our citizens are educated and gainfully employed,” Yusuf said.
According to him, Kano has allocated 31% of its budget to the sector, surpassing the United Nations’ recommended 25%.
“You, as parents, must support us in teaching your children to be responsible. I also warn the parents’ association that the state government will not condone using the association to solicit funds. All donations gathered will be distributed here in the presence of government representatives,” he said.
