Sallah Durbar Ban: Kano demands settlement from FG over financial losses
Kano State Government has called on the Federal government to compensate the state for substantial financial losses caused by the ongoing ban on Sallah Durbar festivities. The call was made by the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Tajo Othman, during the Sallah tribute visit by the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to Governor Abba Yusuf, represented by his deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.
The joint security agencies in Kano have banned the Sallah Durbar activities for consecutive years due to security concerns arising from the ongoing emirship tussle in the state. Othman lamented the heavy economic blow dealt by the suspension of the traditional Durbar procession. He explained that the ban has negatively impacted various sectors that rely on the influx of tourists and celebrants during the festive season.
“Hotels, restaurants, local food vendors, transportation operators, and small cultural businesses, especially around Kurmi Market, typically benefit greatly from the celebrations. Tourists spend heavily during this period, but all of that income is now lost,” he said. He added, “The Durbar is not just a cultural event– it is a significant economic activity that supports several sectors of our economy. Its suspension has created a significant revenue shortfall.”
Deputy Governor Gwarzo urged the Federal government to address the persistent insecurity in the northern region, especially the North-West, which he emphasized was crucial to the electoral support that brought the current administration to power. He also appealed to residents and businesses to collaborate on environmental sanitation, especially with the onset of the rainy season, stressing the need to clear drainage systems to prevent flooding.
In his remarks, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II commended the state government for its support of local government chairmen and councillors, encouraging them to continue implementing developmental projects. The Emir pledged to make unannounced visits to project sites to personally monitor progress and quality of work.
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