Amid high-profile defections in the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has endorsed Governor Abba Yusuf for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Workers’ Day: NLC backs Gov Yusuf for second term
The union hailed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers and retirees.
As reported by Channels TV, the Kano state chapter of the NLC endorsed Governor Yusuf during the 2025 International Workers’ Day celebration held at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano state on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Speaking at the event on Thursday, the state NLC Chairman, Kabiru Inuwa, said Governor Yusuf had distinguished himself as a workers-friendly leader, particularly for being the first governor in Nigeria to implement the new N71,000 minimum wage.
“This is a bold and unprecedented move in alleviating workers’ hardship, especially in light of the rising cost of living,” Inuwa said.
Buttressing his point, the NLC chairman also lauded the governor’s consistent payment of salaries and pensions, noting that the administration had cleared a N16 billion backlog of retirement benefits inherited from the previous government.
“The recent upward review of the minimum monthly pension from N5,000 to N20,000 is a testament to the governor’s deep regard for our senior citizens,” the NLC chairman added.
Inuwa further highlighted the recruitment of teachers, approval of staff promotions, and investment in regular training and retraining of workers as key reforms that have rejuvenated the civil service in Kano State.
He said:
“These achievements are not just promises fulfilled, but a reflection of the governor’s genuine concern for the labour force.
“Governor Yusuf has earned the trust and support of workers across the state.
“We have seen what the Kano State Government has done to workers. For that reason, I ask, can I start the slogan of Allah ya maimaita (meaning ‘May the Almighty repeat the administration’)?”
The endorsement marks a major show of confidence from the labour community as workers across Kano celebrated what they described as a new era of inclusive and responsive governance.
Former Kano speaker dumps NNPP, returns to APC
Former Speaker of Kano State, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, has officially returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after defecting from the NNPP.
Rurum, now representing the Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure constituencies in the House of Representatives, made the move ahead of the 2027 elections.
Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, confirmed the defection in a tweet on Thursday, April 24.