Gov Yusuf Wins Daily Independent Financial Architect Governor Award

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named the Financial Architect Governor of the Year 2026 by Daily Independent Newspaper.

The award followed what organisers described as a rigorous three-stage selection process involving public voting, a panel of judges and the newspaper’s board of editors.

Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper, Steve Omanufeme, said Yusuf emerged top among several nominees after scaling through all evaluation stages.

According to him, the selection process culminated in Lagos during the golden jubilee celebration of the newspaper, where the governor was officially announced winner of the prestigious award.

The award ceremony, held at Eko Hotel and Suites, saw the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, receive the honour on behalf of the governor.

In a statement issued by Waiya, the award was attributed to Yusuf’s fiscal discipline and financial prudence, which he said had transformed the state’s revenue profile.

The newspaper noted that Kano’s internally generated revenue rose significantly under the current administration—from between N37 billion and N40 billion in 2023 to over N100 billion by the end of the 2025 fiscal year.

It added that the improvement placed Kano ahead of several peer states in revenue generation, attributing the feat to deliberate reforms and efficient management of public resources.

The statement further said the governor’s performance had strengthened public trust, driven by the execution of infrastructure projects and prudent utilisation of state funds.

…Welcomes Senator Shekarau To APC

The Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has welcomed former Governor and Senator, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, into the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his return as a major boost to the party’s strength in the state.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.

Governor Yusuf stated that a date will soon be fixed, in consultation with the national secretariat of the party, for the formal reception of the former Governor into the APC fold.

He noted that the party in Kano continues to witness growing support and consolidation, positioning itself as the most dominant political force in the state.

The Governor added that APC remains battle-ready to win all elective positions in the forthcoming elections, citing unity and strategic alignments as key factors driving the party’s confidence.

He further assured party members and supporters that the leadership is committed to strengthening internal cohesion and expanding its grassroots base across the state.

Governor Yusuf called on party faithful to remain steadfast and continue mobilizing support as the party prepares for future political contests.