Kano Governor Abba Yusuf met with President Bola Tinubu on Monday to discuss his administration’s goals on infrastructure, security, and closer ties with the federal government.

The governor’s spokeswoman, Sunisu Bature, said in a statement on Tuesday that the purpose of the private meeting was to formally update the president on Kano’s urgent problems and prospects, with a focus on the growing insecurity in some local government areas.

“He informed President Tinubu about the recent tragic killing of a housewife and her children, stressing the need for decisive federal support to strengthen security operations and protect innocent citizens,” the statement reads.

“The governor highlighted the role of the Kano State Neighbourhood Watch Corps in complementing security agencies and called for deeper collaboration with federal security institutions.

“Governor Yusuf also discussed Kano’s development agenda, with special focus on mega infrastructure projects.

“He used the opportunity to thank the President about federal intervention on the Wujuwuju Road describing it as critical step to unlocking economic growth and job creation.”

According to Bature, the governor asked Tinubu for assistance and collaboration in order to expedite federal projects and guarantee that Kano reaps the most possible advantages from federal investments and programs.

He said that Tinubu gave Yusuf the assurance that the federal government was prepared to collaborate with Kano state to combat insecurity and promote sustainable development.