In its efforts to curb political thuggery and rehabilitate at-risk youth, the Kano state government KNSG has inaugurated the Kano State Advocates Against Thuggery for repentant political youth influencers under the Safe Corridor Project – Kano Model.
The inauguration, which took place in Kano, brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from security agencies, civil society organizations, community leaders, and the media.
The Safe Corridor Project is designed to address the pressing issues of political thuggery and related criminal activities among the youth in the state where more than 700 repentant youths have been profiled across Kano State.
Inaugurating the advocates Kano state Commissioner of information and internal affairs Comrade Ibrahim Waiya explained that, the initiative is part of the broader Safe Corridor Project.
He highlighted that, it is an intervention strategy approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in August 2024 to rehabilitate and empower repentant political youth influencers who have surrendered to the government.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating political thuggery and criminal activities among young people. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between government agencies, CBOs, and the private sector to create a safe and inclusive environment with sustainable opportunities for youth development.
In his remarks, the representative of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Comrade Idris Ibrahim Makama pledged his organization’s full support in working with the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs to ensure the success of the initiative.
Responding , the repentant youths expressed their commitment to becoming responsible members of society, pledging to abandon criminal activities and embrace meaningful endeavors that contribute to Kano State’s development.
They noted that Safe Corridor Project represents a collective movement towards reducing crime, promoting peace, and fostering personal development among the youth, reinforcing the message that change is possible with the right support and determination.
Khadijah Aliyu
