The Kano State Government has assured that it will not abandon youths who have renounced thuggery, saying they possess talents that can benefit society if given the right support and guidance.
The state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, gave the assurance during a ceremony organised to receive some youths who decided to quit violence and embrace peace.
Waiya said the government recognises that many of the youths involved in such activities have useful skills that can contribute to the development of the state once they are properly rehabilitated.
“These youths have talents that can be beneficial to society if they are supported and guided to live meaningful lives,” he said.
He explained that the government introduced an amnesty and rehabilitation programme known as Safe Corridor to help integrate repentant thugs back into the community and promote lasting peace in the state.
“Already, 1,654 youths have been enrolled in the Safe Corridor programme, and another 2,100 will soon be screened to join,” the commissioner added.
Waiya said after completing the process, the beneficiaries would be presented to the governor for empowerment support to help them become self-reliant.
He emphasised that the main goal of the initiative is to ensure that the youths lay down their weapons and contribute positively to peace and progress in Kano State.
