Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed the 44 Local Government hCairmen to visit the Independent Nationa Electoral Commission (INEC) offices in their respective domains and ensure that all uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in their custody are distributed to their rightful owners, particularly women.
He gave the directive during the distribution of N50,000 each to 5,200 women selected from across the 44 local government areas, held at Government House, Kano, on Monday, a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Muhammad, disclosed.
According to the statement, the Governor said the directive had become necessary because thousands of people, particularly women, who registered with INEC were yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards.
He further disclosed that he had communicated with the State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and the leadership of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) to ensure that the directive was fully implemented.
Governor Yusuf appealed to women and youths who had attained the age of 18 and above to collect their PVCs, keep them in safe places and use them wisely during the 2027 general elections.
He urged them to consider the numerous meaningful developmental projects executed by the present APC-led administration in the state and vote for continuity.
Meanwhile, during the distribution of the money, Governor Yusuf identified two physically challenged women riding tricycles and replaced them with electric-powered mobility tricycles to ease their transportation difficulties.
The beneficiaries of the monthly stipends as well as the two women, expressed gratitude to the governor for the gesture and assured him of their support and votes for the APC at both state and national levels.
