APC Chairman, MINILS DG Endorse Gov Yusuf For Second Term

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, and the Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, Issa Aremu, have endorsed Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for a second term in office.

The endorsement came during the disbursement of the sixth batch of gratuities and death benefits worth N5 billion and the conferment of a fellowship award on the governor at the Government House in Kano on Wednesday.

Speaking at the event, Yilwatda commended the governor’s performance, noting that his administration had met the expectations required of an incumbent seeking re-election. He cited Yusuf’s investment in people-oriented programmes and commitment to improving citizens’ welfare as key indicators of his suitability for a second term.

The APC chairman also pledged support for Yusuf’s re-election bid, alongside that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

Similarly, Aremu said organised labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress and its affiliates, would mobilise support for the governor in recognition of his labour-friendly policies. He said workers, pensioners and their families would reciprocate the administration’s commitment to their welfare at the polls.

Aremu thereafter conferred the fellowship of MINILS on Yusuf, describing it as recognition of his dedication to workers’ welfare and good governance.

In his response, Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation for the endorsement and the honour bestowed on him, pledging continued commitment to delivering meaningful development across the state.

He assured that the people of Kano would support the re-election of President Tinubu, adding that his administration would sustain efforts aimed at improving living standards.

Meanwhile, beneficiaries of the gratuities expressed gratitude to the governor, with some noting that the payments had eased financial hardship and restored hope.