Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, is set to create 63,360 jobs for youth in the garment industry across the state’s 44 local councils.

The governor disclosed this, yesterday, while officially reopening the garment industry cluster in Kura Local Council.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor highlighted that the reopening of the garment clusters, originally established under Rabiu Kwankwaso’s administration between 2011 and 2015, marked a significant step towards fulfilling his campaign promises.

“What we are witnessing now is the fulfilment of a campaign promise. With this initiative, we aim to create at least 63,360 jobs yearly in the garment industry. Beneficiaries will earn an average monthly income of N70,000,” the governor stated.

He issued a strong warning to unpatriotic individuals involved in the theft of machines deployed to the clusters in some local councils, emphasising that such actions would not be tolerated.

In their respective remarks, Prof. Murtala Sagagi of Dangote Business School and Sa’id Adhama commended the governor’s efforts in revitalising the garment project, describing it as a significant boost to youth empowerment and economic development in the state.