*Insists insecurity on the rise
From Hameed Ibrahim, Kano
The Emir of Kano, Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero, Thursday, told visiting President Muhammadu Buhari, that Nigerians are facing serious hardship and debilitating conditions.
The Emir said, “the present economic situation in the country is inflicting untold hardship on Nigerians coupled with the insecurity and it will be nice for the president to rise to the occasion and address these problems.”
Emir Bayero who raised the concerns while receiving President Muhammad Buhari at his palace, insisted that, “Nigerians are suffering, and something urgently needs to be done before they strangulate.”
The Emir urged the federal government to find a lasting solutions and ease the suffering of the common man, more specifically with the high cost of essential commodities, that are today clearly above the reach of the poor citizens.
Aminu Ado Bayero also urged government to intensify efforts to restore peace in the country, because according to him, insecurity in the nation is becoming alarming by the day.
He noted that while citizens no longer live safely in their communities, travelling along our roads also do not fare better as kidnappers and other forms of criminals have taken over everywhere.
While assuring president Buhari of the Emirate’s continued prayers for his administration, the royal father applauded the president for finding Kano worthy of citing federal government’s critical infrastructural projects, which he said will turn around the state to an economic hub.
Bayero said Kano has enjoyed tremendous transformation and developmental growth under the administration of President Buhari.
President Muhammad Buhari in turn congratulated the monarch on his recent coronation as the 15th Emir of Kano.
He expressed satisfaction over the warm reception received in Kano and commended the developmental stride of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
