Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has returned 76 minors detained during the August #EndBadGovernance protests to their families.
The handover took place on Thursday at the Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital, where the children had been cared for after being arrested for their involvement in the protests, which called attention to governance issues in Kano and Nigeria at large.
Governor Yusuf, represented by his Chief of Staff Shehu Sagagi, acknowledged President Bola Tinubu’s role in securing the minors’ release. In his address, he urged parents to collaborate with the state government in providing quality education for their children, which he believes is key to the state’s growth.
He also cautioned parents against using any associations to solicit funds, as such behavior would not be tolerated.
Kano’s Education Commissioner, Haruna Doguwa, shared that steps had been taken to support the minors’ educational journeys, including providing school uniforms for 50 of them.
Additionally, a final-year student protester would be assisted in completing their studies, and another with a National Certificate in Education would be given a job.
Health Commissioner Dr. Abubakar Yusuf confirmed that the minors had all received medical treatment during their stay at the hospital before being reunited with their families.
The event also saw former Sokoto State Governor, Attahiru Bafarawa, donate N50,000 to each child for their education.
