Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House Kano, has disclosed what Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, discussed with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The governor met the president on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid rumours of a possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a development that stirred reactions within the Kwankwasiyya political camp in the state.

Although official details of the meeting were not immediately disclosed, Bature in a statement said that the meeting was used to formally brief the President on pressing challenges and opportunities in Kano, particularly the worsening insecurity in some local government areas.

According to the statement, the governor 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.

“He sought the President’s support and cooperation to fast-track federal projects and ensure Kano benefits maximally from federal programmes and investments.

“President Tinubu assured Governor Yusuf of the Federal Government’s readiness to work with Kano State to tackle insecurity and drive sustainable development.” (Daily Trust)