Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed chairmen of the 44 local government areas in the state to ensure the distribution of all uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to their rightful owners, particularly women.
The governor gave the directive during the distribution of ₦50,000 each to 5,200 women drawn from the 44 local government areas.
The event was held at the Government House, Kano, on Monday.
The directive was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.
Thousands of Cards Uncollected
Yusuf said the move was necessary following reports that thousands of eligible voters, particularly women, who had registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), were yet to collect their PVCs.
“I have communicated with the State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and the leadership of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria to ensure that the directive is fully implemented,” the governor was quoted as saying.
He urged women and youths aged 18 and above to collect their PVCs, keep them safe, and exercise their voting rights during the 2027 general elections.
The governor also appealed to the beneficiaries and other eligible voters to consider the development projects executed by his administration and support continuity in the state.
Electric Tricycles for Two Women
Meanwhile, Yusuf identified two physically challenged women who relied on tricycles for mobility and replaced their vehicles with electric-powered mobility tricycles.
The beneficiaries of the financial support, alongside the two women, expressed appreciation to the governor for the gesture.
They pledged their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) at both state and national levels during future elections.
