Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has issued an executive order requiring property owners in Kwankwasiyya, Amana, and Bandirawo cities to occupy their properties within three months or face revocation. The directive was announced in a statement released on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The announcement followed the swearing-in of the new Commissioner for Housing Development at the Kano Government House. Governor Yusuf emphasized the state’s commitment to development, stating that the three cities were established as part of a broader vision to drive growth and progress in Kano.
“To all property owners in these areas, I am giving a clear directive: either occupy your properties or risk revocation,” Yusuf declared. He also encouraged those unable to relocate to consider renting out their properties, underscoring the government’s determination to ensure the cities thrive.
“We want these cities to flourish, which is why we have provided all necessary infrastructure, including roads, water, and 24-hour electricity,” the governor added. He highlighted that the Governor’s Lodge is already operational in Kwankwasiyya, signaling his personal commitment to the development of the area. “I am with you. If you have any complaints, reach out and talk to the governor,” he assured residents.
In a related move, Yusuf announced that the state Ministry of Housing Development will take over the current Housing Corporation headquarters, while the Corporation itself will be relocated to Kwankwasiyya City. This shift aims to bring government services closer to the people and foster greater accessibility.
The governor’s directive is part of a broader effort to revitalize key urban areas in Kano State and ensure that infrastructure investments translate into tangible development. Property owners in the affected cities now have three months to comply with the order or risk losing their properties.
