Kano State Government has assured to consolidate the long-existing relationship with Pakistan.
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, represented by his Deputy Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, assured Monday while receiving the Pakistani High Commissioner to Nigeria Major General Muhammad Tayyab Azam (rtd) at the Government House.
According to him, Kano, endowed with many potentials, is open for people to come and invest, particularly those from Pakistan.
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“We are happy for showing commitment towards reviving the long relationship between us…I can remember the partnership we have in the engagement of Pakistani teachers in our schools which has yielded a lot today.”
“Even in the area of agricultural mechanisation, we have partnered with Pakistan, especially in the supply of tractors to our farmers; therefore, I feel if we continue to explore agriculture, it will be beneficial to both Kano and Pakistan”.
The Governor also commended Pakistan for showing interest in reviving the bilateral relationship with Kano State.
In his remarks, the Pakistani High Commissioner Major General Muhammad Tayyab Azam described the visit to Kano as historic and significant, being the first state he visited since assuming office.
“I know the importance of Kano as the hub of business in Nigeria after Lagos Kano is next to where there is a business opportunity”.
“There was a time in Kano when most schools have many Pakistani teachers.. I aim to bring back that relationship”.
He, however, pointed out that Kano and Pakistan have similarities in values and culture; therefore, it is essential to deepen the relationship to sustain the partnership in the areas of health and agriculture as that will create opportunities for our people to boost the economy.
The High Commissioner was accompanied during the visit by the Pakistani Consul General in Kano Alh. Ahmed Ibrahim Yakasai.
