Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has given a three-month deadline to individuals who purchased houses in Kwankwasiyya, Amana, and Bandirawo cities, warning that failure to either occupy or lease them will result in revocation and redistribution to willing residents.
These estates, originally developed under former Governor Rabi’u Kwankwaso’s administration, were sold to private buyers.
However, many of the houses remain vacant, raising concerns about deterioration and potential security threats.
Governor Yusuf delivered the ultimatum on Monday during the swearing-in of Ibrahim Adamu as the new Commissioner for Housing Development.
Adamu, who previously led the Kano Urban Property Development Authority, is tasked with addressing the state’s housing challenges.
“We are giving all those who purchased houses in these cities, especially Kwankwasiyya and Amana, an ultimatum—either occupy them or rent them out. If not, the government will revoke the allocation and sell them to those willing to live in them,” Yusuf stated.
He expressed concern over the abandonment of these properties, warning that his administration would not allow them to become havens for criminal activities.
The governor also urged the new commissioner to work towards reducing Kano’s housing deficit, emphasizing that the ministry was created to address both urban and rural housing needs.
Yusuf further praised the Kano State House of Assembly for its collaboration and support in governance, underscoring the importance of their role in policy implementation.
