{"id":194781,"date":"2026-02-13T15:25:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/40-of-appointments-go-to-youths-in-kano-gov-yusuf"},"modified":"2026-02-13T17:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:04:09","slug":"40-of-appointments-go-to-youths-in-kano-gov-yusuf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/40-of-appointments-go-to-youths-in-kano-gov-yusuf","title":{"rendered":"40% of appointments go to youths in Kano \u2013 Gov Yusuf"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has assured young people in the state that his administration will continue to support them to boost economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>He gave the assurance on Friday when members of the youth wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) paid him a visit at his office.<\/p>\n<p>Yusuf said his government is determined to create more opportunities for youths, stressing that meaningful development cannot take place without their active involvement.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad, Governor Yusuf described the year as a period dedicated to youth development.<\/p>\n<p>He said his administration is focused on empowering young people and giving them a stronger voice in governance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat is why our administration keeps empowering youths and giving them opportunities through government appointments,\u201d the governor said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that about 40 per cent of political appointments in the state have been given to young people, including positions such as commissioners, directors-general and managing directors.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Yusuf noted that engaging youths in leadership and decision-making will help move the state forward and strengthen its economy.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, the APC National Youth Leader, Mr Dayo Israel, expressed appreciation to the governor for supporting the hosting of the Youth Progressive Summit at the Kano Government House.<\/p>\n<p>He praised Governor Yusuf, describing him as a leader committed to youth-driven development.<\/p>\n<p>Israel also pledged the continued support of the youth wing for the governor\u2019s programmes and policies aimed at improving the lives of young people in the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has assured young people in the state that his administration will continue to support them to boost economic growth. He gave the assurance on Friday when members of the youth wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) paid him a visit at his office. 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