The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children, and Disabled has expressed deep concern over the continuous repatriation of people into Kano State, particularly from Abuja, without proper coordination, documentation, or handover procedures.
This practice, she noted, is dehumanizing, unacceptable, and a violation of the dignity and rights of the affected persons.The Commissioner emphasized that while Kano State remains a hospitable and accommodating state, it will not tolerate the dumping of people, including those who are not Kano indigenes of the State, without proper protocols being followed in a statement issued by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry Bintu Nuhu Yakasai
“Every Nigerian has the right to live in any state in Nigeria Constitutionally, why should Kano people be denying that freedom?” she queried, expressing dismay.
She highlighted that some of the returnees are traders, not beggars, and Kano’s accommodating nature should not be exploited.
“Here in Kano, we accommodate everyone, why should we be stated, why should we be denying our rights?” she said.
The Commissioner called on the authorities in Abuja to take note and desist from this unacceptable practice, stressing that repatriation should only be carried out through lawful, coordinated, and dignified procedures.
“Kano State is not a dumping ground,” she reiterated, “and we will not serve as a final destination for abandoned persons.
“The Ministry will engage with relevant stakeholders, including the Federal Government, to ensure that this matter is addressed decisively.
The Commissioner reaffirmed Kano State’s commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of all people, while also upholding the state’s dignity and capacity to manage its own affairs.
