Ganduje unveils state anthem

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has unveiled Kano State anthem in an effort to inculcate patriotism maximally in citizens of all categories.

A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abba Anwar, assured that the current administration would do everything possible to continue preserving the history, culture and business excellence of the state for the overall development of the country.

At the unveiling ceremony, which took place at Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, Sunday, he commended his wife, Professor Hafsat Abdullahi Ganduje for her ingenuity in kick-starting the process that resulted in the development of the state anthem.

“Ours is to promote love, a deep sense of responsibility and to also show the greatness of our dear state. As our national anthem is bringing us together for the service and unity of our motherland, so also this state anthem will follow the same pattern at the state level,” he added.

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For the state anthem to gain more ground, the governor said: “We are taking this anthem to the State House of Assembly for legislation. That whenever we have any public function, after singing the national anthem, the state anthem will always follow.”

The anthem showcases how the state excels in commerce, traditional leadership, scholarship, agriculture and hospitality that stem from rich culture and history.