Kano State Government Moves to Nullify Illegal Land Approvals Around Northwest University

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Kano State Government Moves to Nullify Illegal Land Approvals Around Northwest University

Aliyu dahiru

December 18, 2025

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Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that his administration will recover all Northwest University lands currently occupied by encroachers or illegal claimants.

The governor made this known during a State Executive Council meeting attended by the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University, Professor Amina Salihi Bayero.

Governor Abba also urged Professor Bayero to carry out her responsibilities with integrity, transparency, and dedication to ensure the realization of the university’s vision and the objectives of the Kano State Government.

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