The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment and willingness to strengthen its symbiotic relationship with India in terms of the socio-economic development of the state.
The spokesman for Governor Abba Yusuf, Sanusi Bature, disclosed a statement in Kano on Friday.
According to the statement, Governor Yusuf made the remark while receiving the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Shri G. Balasubramanian, who called on him at Government House, Kano.
The governor disclosed that the historical relationship between India and Kano State dates back many years, especially in the areas of Education, Health, Agriculture, Technology and trade, which needs to be strengthened for the mutual benefit of India and Kano State.
He assured continuous collaboration with the Indian Government toward the completion of its two mega power projects in Tiga and Challawa for the revival of moribund industries and socio-economic development of the state.
Earlier, India’s High Commissioner commended the efforts of the governor in executing viable projects and programmes toward improving the living conditions of the teeming population in Kano State.