The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, is set to create 63,360 jobs for youths in the garment industry across the state’s 44 local government areas.
Governor Yusuf disclosed this on Monday while officially reopening the garment industry cluster in Kura Local Government Area.
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In a statement by the governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi DawakinTofa, the governor highlighted that the reopening of the garment clusters—originally established under Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s administration between 2011 and 2015, marks a significant step towards fulfilling his campaign promises.
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“What we are witnessing now is the fulfillment of a campaign promise. With this initiative, we aim to create at least 63,360 jobs annually in the garment industry. Beneficiaries will earn an average monthly income of ₦70,000,” the governor stated.
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Governor Yusuf also issued a strong warning to unpatriotic individuals involved in the theft of machines deployed to the clusters in some local government areas, emphasizing that such actions would not be tolerated.
In their respective remarks, Prof. Murtala Sabo Sagagi of Dangote Business School and Alhaji Sa’id Dattijo Adhama commended the governor’s efforts in revitalizing the garment project, describing it as a significant boost to youth empowerment and economic development in the state.
