Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to rehabilitating youths who have abandoned thuggery, describing them as valuable assets with great potential to contribute meaningfully to society if properly guided.
The State Commissioner for Information and Home Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made this known during a reception organized to welcome some of the reformed youths who recently renounced thuggery and pledged to embrace peace.
According to Comrade Waiya, over 1,600 youths have been screened for inclusion in the government’s Safe Corridor Programme, while an additional 2,100 are expected to join the amnesty initiative soon. He explained that after the screening and orientation process, the beneficiaries would be presented to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to receive financial and vocational support packages designed to make them self-reliant and productive citizens.
“The Kano State Government will continue to support and empower youths who have demonstrated genuine repentance and good character,” Waiya said, noting that their reintegration into society aligns with the state’s broader peace and security agenda.
Speaking on behalf of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aliyu Harazimi urged the reformed youths to remain steadfast in their commitment to positive moral conduct. He emphasized that discipline and integrity are vital virtues that prevent individuals from returning to criminal behavior.
