Kano Marks Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day

Kano State has hosted the 96th National Day celebration of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing together government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders and other prominent guests.
The deputy governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the celebration organised by the Saudi Arabian Consulate in Kano.
Garo said the state government was open to engagement with Saudi institutions, businesses and development partners in areas that could create economic opportunities and support development.
He pointed to Kano’s longstanding role as a major commercial centre in northern Nigeria, noting the opportunities it offers for partnerships i...