The Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso administration has been lauded for the positive leadership which it is providing to Kano State. The commendation was made by Prince J. Samuel, Managing Director of Origin Group, an industrial concern embarking on the ambitious project of tractorizing Nigeria.

Speaking with our correspondent in Kano, Prince Samuel applauded the integrated development, coupled with the on-going infrastructural re-positioning of the state which has resulted in the creation of more jobs.
While commending Alhaji Kwankwaso on the prudent management of the state’s resources, having increased the state’s internally generated revenue from N1.2 to 5billion, Prince Samuel had this to say: “clearly, good leadership is not a mirage, it is attainable”.

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The industrialist revealed that his organization was particularly drawn to Kano State because of the exemplary leadership espoused by the governor noting that Origin Group has established a presence in the state to promote some key projects “we will be embarking on a tomato processing plant and a premium water processing plant which will have an installed capacity of 1million bottles per day and capable of employing a minimum of 500 citizens of the state – both directly and by extension”. The industrialist also promised a 1million metric tonne capacity silo infrastructure that would help to stem the trend of post-harvest losses and provide secured off-take options for farmers in the state.

As part of effort to mechanise agriculture in the country, Origin Group is undertaking to train at least 3 persons per local government in the state in the art of tractor operation, repair and maintenance. According to Prince Samuel, the relationship with Kano State is one which is dear to Origin Group. “We look forward to growing our relationship with the state in line with our corporate resolve to encourage good governance in Nigeria”, he noted.