Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has reunited 76 minors, previously detained for alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests, with their parents. The handover took place on Thursday, following a week-long rehabilitation program at the Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital in Kano.
The Governor was represented by his Chief of Staff, Shehu Wada Sagagi, during the event. Addressing the gathering, Yusuf condemned violent protests and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining peace.
“We are not supporting any person to participate in violent protests. The state government will not condone that,” Yusuf emphasized.
He criticized the protests in Kano for their severity, describing them as some of the most destructive in the country. Yusuf attributed the unrest to poor education and urged both state and federal governments to prioritize educational initiatives and employment opportunities.
“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,” he said.
The Governor highlighted Kano’s focus on education, revealing that the state had allocated 31% of its budget to the sector—well above the 25% recommendation by the United Nations. He called on parents to guide their children responsibly and warned against misusing parent associations to raise funds.
“All donations gathered will be distributed here in the presence of government representatives,” he added.
