The Kano State Government has given three months ultimatum to all those who purchased houses at the Kwankwasiyya, Amana and Bandirawo cities to occupy the houses or risk revocation and allocate to those who would occupy them.
The three cities were construction by the administration of former governor of the State, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso and later sold to interested individuals.
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The State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf gave the ultimatum on Monday shortly after swearing in the newly appointed commissioner of Housing Development, Ibrahim Adamu, who was until his new appointment, was the Managing Director of Kano Urban Property Development Authority.
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He said, “We are giving all those who purchased the houses at the cities especiallyat Kwankwasiyya and Amana cities to either occupy them or rent them out if not the government will revoke the allocation and sell the houses to those willing to occupy them,” he said.
The governor who lamented the deteriorating state of the three cities, would not fold its arms and allow the cities to become hideouts for criminals.
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He charged the new commissioner to employ his expertise to address the housing needs of the state stressing that the ministry is established to address urban and rural housing deficit.
The governor commended the state Assembly for their support and cooperation
