Mohammed Babagana Abubakar
Governance is often lost in the gap between the high walls of government offices and the streets where the people live. For the “Kano First” agenda of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to succeed, that gap must be bridged by a leader who understands both policy and the pulse of the public.
In the current administration, the leader is Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the Honorable Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs. As the Limamin Kano First, he has become the architect of a new synergy, one that harmonizes the technical work of the ministries with the everyday expectations of the people.
A ministry without a connection to the people is a silent engine. Comrade Waiya has revolutionized the Ministry of Information by moving it away from the old model of “announcements” to a new model of “engagement.”
By creating direct channels with support groups, artisans, and youth organizations, he has ensured that the “Kano First” message is a two-way conversation.
The “Kano First” agenda is multifaceted, involving education, health, and massive infrastructure like the Kano Metropolitan Rail. Comrade Waiya’s genius lies in his ability to harmonize these various sectors.
When the Ministry of Education hits its 30% funding benchmark, or when the Ministry of Works begins an urban renewal project, it is Waiya’s information machinery that translates these complex technical achievements into “Hope and Progress” for the common man.
He ensures that the government does not speak with many confusing voices, but with one clear, unified voice that reflects the Governor’s dedication to the state.
By promoting the principles of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), Comrade Waiya has invited the people into the room where decisions are made.
This transparency is the ultimate harmonizer. When people see where their resources are going, whether to school feeding programs or healthcare upgrades, their trust in the state grows. As the Limamin Kano First, Waiya guards this trust, ensuring that administrative friction never stands in the way of public service.
The “Kano First” agenda is a symphony of development, and every ministry is an instrument. Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya is the conductor who ensures that every note is in harmony. By aligning the ministry’s output with the people’s needs, he is building a legacy of inclusive governance that will define Kano for generations to come.
Through synergy, loyalty, and tireless advocacy, the Limamin Kano First is proving that when the government and the people move as one, there is no limit to what Kano can achieve.
